The Chiefdoms of Sierra Leone

Citation Reed, Tristan, and James A Robinson. In Preparation. “The Chiefdoms of Sierra Leone”. Download (PDF) The Chiefdoms of Sierra Leone Abstract In this manuscript, a companion to Acemoglu, Reed and Robinson (2014), we provide a detailed history of Paramount...

Good Crises? Implications for Developing Countries

Citation Robinson, James A. 2009. “Good Crises? Implications for Developing Countries”. Download (PDF) Good Crises? Implications for Developing Countries Abstract In this paper I argue that the most important consequences of the current economic crisis for developing...

The Political Economy of Decentralization in Bolivia

Citation Robinson, James A. 2008. “The Political Economy of Decentralization in Bolivia”. Download (PDF) The Political Economy of Decentralization in Bolivia Abstract In these notes I outline some political economy factors relevant for the decentralization policy of...