Conventional wisdom holds that "institutions matter." Here, Andrew
MacIntyre reveals exactly how they matter in the developing world.
Combining an eye for current concerns in international politics
with a deep knowledge of Southeast Asia, MacIntyre explores the
impact of institutions on effective governance. He examines the
"national political architecture" the complex of rules that
determine how leadership of a state is constituted and how state
authority is exercised. The Power of Institutions sets out an
intriguing conundrum: one well-established body of literature
decries the evils of highly centralized political systems, while an
equally vigorous school of thought outlines the dangers of
political fragmentation. MacIntyre presents the problems associated
with institutional extremes, common in developing countries, as the
"power concentration paradox." Either extreme is likely to be
associated with distinctive governance problems. MacIntyre
illustrates his wider arguments by focusing on Indonesia, Malaysia,
the Philippines, and Thailand. He shows how their diverse political
architectures influenced their responses to the Asian economic
crisis and played into pressures for political reform. The Power of
Institutions makes clear why the configuration of political
institutions is one of the most pressing challenges in many parts
of the developing world today."
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