Design and Reform of Institutions in LDCs and Transition Economies Insitutions: Top Down or Bottom Up?

Posted: 26 May 2012

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William Easterly

New York University - Department of Economics

Date Written: 2008

Abstract

A large research program in economics has established a persuasive link between institutions and economic development. But what does this imply for development policymaking? Can a political leader or aid agency seeking to promote development readily change institutions? This article starts off wildly general, and then moves to specifics.

Suggested Citation

Easterly, William, Design and Reform of Institutions in LDCs and Transition Economies Insitutions: Top Down or Bottom Up? (2008). American Economic Review, Vol. 98, No. 2, p. 95, 2008, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2066834

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