According to some recent expert surveys, the experts estimate that North Korea has a winning coalition of 73 people! (This is down from several hundred a few decades ago.) This means that the W/S ratio is very, very small compared with almost any other country. Based on the selectorate theory, what kind of government performance should we expect to see in North Korea?
A) We should expect a high level of public goods provision and a high rate of economic growth.
B) We should expect a low-to-medium level of public goods provision and a medium rate of economic growth.
C) We should expect a low level of public goods provision and a low rate of economic growth.

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According to selectorate theory, a small and narrow winning coalition will prioritize private benefits for themselves rather than public goods provision for the entire society. In addition, leaders in such systems often prioritize self-preservation above economic growth, leading to a lack of investment in infrastructure and other areas that could spur economic development. Therefore, we should expect a low level of public goods provision and a low rate of economic growth in North Korea.

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