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State capacity and growth in Sub-Saharan Africa: a dynamic panel examination of the pillars of prosperity

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This paper investigates Smith's triumvirate hypothesis that peace, easy taxes, and a tolerable administration of justice inclusively constitute what a state requires to attain the highest degree of economic prosperity. First, the paper constructed a single index of Smith's triumvirate through a principal component analysis (PCA). Then, data analysis using a two-step difference GMM technique was conducted, with results confirming the hypothesis in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Source: Frontiers in Political Science

DOI: 10.3389/fpos.2024.1487658

Authors: Felipe A. P. Adaid, Lloyd George Banda, Joseph Amazuwa Chirwa, Chikondi Chidzanja, Bathromeu Mavhura

Institutions: Universidade São Francisco, Stellenbosch University, Northern Arizona University

Language: English

Topic: Corruption and Economic Development

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,418