state arrangements and economic growth remains remarkably scarce, even in policy domains where growth dependence appears …

This paper develops a novel measure of state fragility: the probability of state failure. We define state failure as … are the main predictors of failure, whereas aggregate macroeconomic conditions contribute little. State failure is highly …

. These transformations also impact the long-standing problem of state fragility. The IDOS Constellations of State Fragility … (CSF) provides a differentiated model to measure state fragility along the three dimensions of authority, capacity and … a new measure for “battle-related deaths” – one indicator to assess the state’s monopoly on the use of force (authority …

South Korea's social protection system has undergone a profound transformation from a developmental welfare state, in … which social protection policies were subordinated to the economic development goal, to a universal welfare state. This …

did not experience the type of state-society bargains seen in Western Europe. Beyond neo-patrimonial and resource curse … preferred. Lastly, while telecoms businesses had shed some of their previous antagonism to state authority, their willingness to … formal state to gain access to external financing. These findings underscore the centrality of the political economy context …

State-owned firms from third countries play an increasingly significant role in international mergers and acquisitions …, raising concerns about distortions of competition. These distortions arise from state-backed financial advantages … different forms of competitive distortions, focusing on acquisitions financed by foreign state resources. Through an analysis of …

localization 9. Myths and facts 10. Between community care and European welfare state, References, Acknowledgements, Index. …