It emphasizes the role of colonialism in leaving behind more or less effective states, and the relationship of these states with business and labor in helping explain comparative success in promoting economic progress.
^Atul Kohli (2004). State-Directed Development: Political Power and Industrialization in the Global PeripheryISBN 9780521545259 (revised Nov 2015)
^Atul KohliState-Directed Development : Political Power and Industrialization in the Global Periphery by Atul Kohli (2004, Paperback)ISBN 9780521545259 (revised Apr 2015)
^State-directed Development: Political Power And Industrialization In The Global PeripheryBiggerBooks. ISBN 9780521545259 (revised Dec 2023)
^State-directed Development: Political Power And Industrialization In The Global PeripheryIndigo. ISBN 9780521545259 (revised Jul 2022)