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The Distribution of Political Power, the Costs of Rent-Seeking, and Economic Growth

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  • Sturzenegger, Federico
  • Tommasi, Mariano

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Poor economic growth in many countries can be explained by the misallocation of entrepreneurial resources to activities that do not foster growth. This paper deals with the relation between the distribution of political power, the allocation of entrepreneurial resources, and growth. The authors model growth as deriving from Schumpeterian entrepreneurs who try to increase profits through innovation. They endogenize the choice of time devoted to this activity vis-a-vis other ways of increasing income, such as obtaining government subsidies. More unequal access to the political redistribution mechanism makes rent-seeking activities less profitable and results in higher growth. Copyright 1994 by Oxford University Press.

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  • Sturzenegger, Federico & Tommasi, Mariano, 1994. "The Distribution of Political Power, the Costs of Rent-Seeking, and Economic Growth," Economic Inquiry, Western Economic Association International, vol. 32(2), pages 236-248, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:ecinqu:v:32:y:1994:i:2:p:236-48
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