The dictator's handbook : why bad behavior is almost always good politics

Bueno de Mesquita, Bruce 1946- (Author). Smith, Alastair, 1967- (Added Author).

Summary: Explains the theory of political survival, particularly in cases of dictators and despotic governments, arguing that political leaders seek to stay in power using any means necessary, most commonly by attending to the interests of certain coalitions.

Record details

ISBN: 9781610391849
ISBN: 1610391845
ISBN: 9781610390446
ISBN: 161039044X
ISBN: 9781610390453
ISBN: 1610390458
Physical Description: xxv, 319 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
print
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: New York : PublicAffairs, 2012, c2011.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 287-299) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction: rules to rule by -- The rules of politics -- Coming to power -- Staying in power -- Steal from the poor, give to the rich -- Getting and spending -- If corruption empowers, then absolute corruption empowers absolutely -- Foreign aid -- The people in revolt -- War, peace, and world order -- What is to be done?