This volume identifies rent-seeking behavior as a primary cause of poor economic performance in many places, particulary Africa. The book presents a detailed empirical study of rent-seeking within the civil service, parastatal sector, and business community in Tanzania. It quantifies and evaluates the rent-seeking behavior of more than 300 parastatal companies and the resulting impact on society. The conclusions on reform strategies are applicable to counties within and outside Africa.
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This volume identifies rent-seeking behavior as a primary cause of poor economic performance in many places, particulary Africa. The book presents a detailed empirical study of rent-seeking within the civil service, parastatal sector, and business community in Tanzania. It quantifies and evaluates the rent-seeking behavior of more than 300 parastatal companies and the resulting impact on society. The conclusions on reform strategies are applicable to counties within and outside Africa.
Imprint | Springer-Verlag New York |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | October 2010 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | 2006 |
Authors | Pius Fischer |
Dimensions | 235 x 155 x 36mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 682 |
Edition | Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2006 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-4419-4149-7 |
Barcode | 9781441941497 |
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LSN | 1-4419-4149-5 |