A Carl Levan: 2 books
Dictators and Democracy in African Development
The Political Economy of Good Governance in Nigeria
Language: English
Release Date: November 17, 2014
What are the conditions for good governance in Africa, and why do many democracies still struggle with persistent poverty? Drawing on a historical study of Nigeria since independence, this book argues that the structure of the policy-making process explains variations in government performance better...
Constituents Before Assembly
Participation, Deliberation, and Representation in the Crafting of New Constitutions
Language: English
Release Date: July 3, 2017
Under what circumstances do new constitutions improve a nation's level of democracy? Between 1974 and 2014, democracy increased in 77 countries following the adoption of a new constitution, but it decreased or stayed the same in 47 others. This book demonstrates that increased participation in the...