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Economic theories of dictatorship
Alexandre Debs

Vol 5, No 1 - , January 2010

This article reviews recent advances in economic theories of dictatorships and their lessons for the political stability and economic performance of dictatorships. It reflects on the general usefulness of economic theories of dictatorship, with an application to foreign relations. [Keywords: political economy; dictatorship; game theory. JEL codes: D7, F5, O1]

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