Abstract: ABSTRACTSamoa has a distinctive reputation in the Pacific for political stability. Over the last quarter of a century, Samoa has enjoyed the rule of law, consistency in policy-making, and law and order while simultaneously undertaking critical social, political and economic reform. By way of contrast, other countries in the region have notably suffered coups, violent conflict, economic decline, and breakdowns in law and order. This article analyses the factors contributing to Samoa's stability, in particular the political dominance of the Human...
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Political economy
Law
Development economics