Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/287993 
Year of Publication: 
2022
Citation: 
[Journal:] Journal of International Development [ISSN:] 1099-1328 [Volume:] 35 [Issue:] 5 [Publisher:] Wiley [Place:] Hoboken, NJ [Year:] 2022 [Pages:] 838-855
Publisher: 
Wiley, Hoboken, NJ
Abstract: 
This article investigates the demand side of social contracts. It asks what people expect from their governments. Drawing on original, nationally representative surveys in Egypt, Tunisia and Lebanon, it explores popular preferences for the three possible government deliverables in social contracts: provision of social and economic services, protection from physical harm and political participation. Findings reveal that citizens expect governments to deliver all three ‘Ps’ (even if this costs a price), yet preferring provision over protection and participation if they have to prioritize. Findings do not show robust preferences among social groups identified by economic, gender, educational and communal differences.
Subjects: 
Middle East and North Africa
public goods
social contract
survey research
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Article
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Published Version

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