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State Bipolarity, Kin Organizations and Violent Collective Action

Author(s): Jens Chr Andvig
Publisher(s): Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI), Oslo
Date of publication: 2010
Issue number: 779
Pages: 57
Series: NUPI Working Papers

Description: The paper seeks to explain state failures. It outlines reasons why low effort and high corruption levels are likely to go together and increase the risks for possible rise in violent conflicts. It further describes mechanisms that show how non-formal institutions may impact corruption, state activity levels and possible economic gains from joining violent rebellion.

General note: © 2010 Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI)

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