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Webb are scholars in political economy and institutional development, contributing to the study of governance and state capacity.
Known for: State Formation and Political Order: The Political Economy of Institutions and Decisions
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State Formation and Political Order: The Political Economy of Institutions and Decisions
This book explores how states form and maintain political order through the interaction of institutions, organizations, and economic incentives. Building on the framework of limited and open access orders, the authors analyze how societies transition from fragile, personalized political systems to stable, impersonal ones that support economic growth and democracy.
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Conceptual Foundations
Our starting point is the interrelationship between violence, organizations, and institutions. No society can function without resolving the problem of violence. When multiple groups have the capacity for organized violence, social order depends on establishing credible agreements among them. Instit...
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The Logic of Limited Access Orders
Most historical societies have dealt with violence by limiting access to power and resources. We call these systems limited access orders or 'natural states'. Their logic is straightforward: elites cooperate to monopolize valuable rights—land, trade, political offices—in exchange for maintaining pea...
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Webb are scholars in political economy and institutional development, contributing to the study of governance and state capacity.
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