POL SCI 51A Lecture 16: Developing Countries
19 Oct 2016
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Developing countries: roots of inequality, many of these developing countries have tremendous regional and urban/rural variation. How do we develop the developing world: building institutions. Since the 1990s, ideas about development have changed. Some institutions;the idea is to fix the state first. This view identifies the problem as corruption. Temporary help to firms is never temporary. Makes it harder to start or expand businesses. Leaders compete by running on their records. More than just elections:need free press, media, safety to speak out. Many economically stable countries were run by dictators/authoritarian leader. Promoting democracy, also means support for foreign aid and ngos (non-governmental. Social institutions: the idea is to build a stronger society. So, social institutions, build trust and community within society by. Improving safety - reduce crime, gang violence, drugs or prostitution. Improving education - educate individuals about their rights. Improving health - clean up sewage, provided clean water/electricity. How do you build trust in divided societies.
