We investigate the causes of civil war, using a new data set of wars during 1960–99.
Rebellion may be explained by atypically severe grievances, such as high inequality, a lack of …

In this elegant and impassioned synthesis from one of the world's leading experts on Africa
and poverty, economist Paul Collier writes persuasively that although nearly five billion of the …

We investigate whether civil wars have economic causes. The model is based on utility
theory, rebels will conduct a civil war if the perceived benefits outweigh the costs of rebellion. …

I propose four distinct traps that between them account for the problem, each requiring a
distinct remedy. I also argue that globalization, though it has been benign for the majority of the …

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Case studies as well as cross-country studies suggest that countries with an abundance of
natural resources are more prone to violent conflict. This collection of articles analyzes the …

Svoju najrecentniju knjigu Paul Collier nudi kao manifest za obnovljenu socijaldemokraciju …
Autor knjige Sir Paul Collier vrlo je utjecajan, često citiran i nagrađivan britanski razvojni …

This paper derives a poverty-efficient allocation of aid and compares it with actual aid
allocations. The allocation of aid that has the maximum effect on poverty depends on the level of …

Africa has had slow growth and a massive exodus of capital. In many respects it has been
the most capital-hostile region. We review and interpret the aggregate-level and …

The aim of this critical review is to provide a broad but digestible overview of mechanochemical
synthesis, ie reactions conducted by grinding solid reactants together with no or minimal …