The problem of succession

Leon Taylor ()

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Abstract: The self-interested ruler will not name a successor. Instead, he will prefer to rely on a tacit rule of succession, in which longevity confers legitimacy. [JEL D72, D81]

Keywords: succession; leadership; organization (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D72 D81 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2001-05-06
Note: Type of Document - Scientific Word 3.51; prepared on Compaq Presario 1200; to print on HP; pages: 15; figures: included
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