The role of elites in economic development : a study prepared for the World Institute for Development Economics Research of the United Nations University (UNU-WIDER) / edited by Alice H. Amsden, Alisa DiCaprio, James A. Robinson
Elites play a crucial role in the development process. The impact they have on growth and development exceeds their representation within a country. This volume uses case studies from South Africa to China to seek an understanding of the relationship between elites and economic development