Even after almost fifty years since the publication of “Korea: The Politics of the Vortex,” the image of the vortex persists, potently characterizing the nation's political system and politics. Despite the politics of the vortex or at least in part because of it, in fact, Korea has...

This paper assesses the effectiveness of foreign aid in improving government institutions in 52 African countries using updated data (1996-2010). Findings suggest development assistance deteriorates government quality dynamics of corruption-control, political-stability, rule of law, regulation...