Persson, Torsten

The Origins of State Capacity: Property Rights, Taxation, and Politics

Besley, T., & Persson, T. (2009) · American Economic Review

Fiscal Policies and Political EconomyEconomic Theory and Institutions

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Why Do Developing Countries Tax So Little?

Besley, T., & Persson, T. (2014) · Journal of Economic Perspectives

Taxation and Compliance StudiesEconomic and Fiscal Studies

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The Incidence of Civil War: Theory and Evidence

Besley, T., & Persson, T. (2008) · National Bureau of Economic Research

Political Conflict and GovernanceNatural Resources and Economic Development

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The Causes and Consequences of Development Clusters: State Capacity, Peace, and Income*

Besley, T., & Persson, T. (2014) · Annual Review of Economics

Culture, Economy, and Development StudiesEconomic Growth and Productivity

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