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POSSIBLE STATESState capacity

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The Overloaded State

State capacity Political economy Bureaucracy

You passed the law. Why is nothing happening?

Self-contained introduction

Follow a public promise into a jammed bureaucracy. Find the bottleneck, weigh expertise against political control and propose a reform you can actually test.

Self-paced inquiry · timing not yet measured

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POSSIBLE STATESState formation

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Protection, Inc.: The Price of Power

State formation Political economy Coercion

You bought protection. What happens when the boss changes?

Self-contained introduction

Bargain for a community, then face a replacement leader. Compare who pays, who enforces and which promises survive. Find the point where a personal deal becomes an institution.

45–55 min · planning estimate

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