Rent-Seeking, Institutions and Reforms in Africa
Author: Pius Fischer
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2007-12-03
Total Pages: 692
ISBN-13: 0387337733
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →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.