S02E03: Jamaica, Crime, and Politics

The World Isn't Flat

Post-independence Jamaica has been marked by the clientelistic relationship between political parties and organized crime. This week, Jovan walks the team through the history and political economy of this partnership. In the second half, we discuss broader implications for developing countries, as well as potential strategies to combat powerful organized criminal groups with ties to government. This is Part II of a series on state capacity in developing countries with a focus on public goods. In conversation, Jovan, David, and Shahrukh. The music in this podcast is "Clandestino" (1998) by Manu Chao.