Dollar, David <br/><br/>
What explains the success or failure of structural adjustment programmes? 

 -  2000 
<br/><br/> Analyses the causes of success or failure of adjustment programmes, using a new database on 220 reform programmes.  Finds that the success or failure of reform depends on domestic political-economy forces.  Suggests that the results have clear implications for how the international community should approach policy-based aid.