Towards a Market Economy: Structures of Governance

Author/Editor:

Pierre Dhonte ; Ishan Kapur

Publication Date:

January 1, 1997

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This paper proposes an operational interpretation of the concept of economic governance. It argues that the capacity of governments to credibly ensure a secure economic environment provides an important benchmark against which governance can be evaluated. Such an environment—which is essential for sustained growth in a market economy—can be established through a rules–based system which ensures freedom of entry into the market, access to information, and sanctity of contracts. Since creating a secure economic environment involves profound, far–reaching social change, it has historically been a complex and lengthy process in most societies. However, basing policy prescriptions on this benchmark helps avoid possible conflicts between different social and moral values.

Series:

Working Paper No. 1997/011

Subject:

Corruption Crime Environment Financial institutions Securities

English

Publication Date:

January 1, 1997

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451842746/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA0111997

Pages:

16

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