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The process of economic development in the developing countries has been underway for 40 years. Different groups of economists have given advice on the useful functions of the state varying from recommendations on maintaining law and order, justice and defence to greater state responsibility in bringing about development.
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Shair, O.J.A.R.A. (1997). The Role of the State in Development. In: Privatization and Development. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-25374-6_2
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