Parallel states, parallel economies: legitimacy and prosperity in Papua New Guinea
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Bainton, Nicholas
Cox, John
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Canberra, ACT: State, Society and Governance in Melanesia (SSGM), Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, The Australian National University
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"This discussion paper presents two related discussions on different aspects of contemporary Melanesian economic engagement. We consider the case of U-Vistract, a mass pyramid scheme which not only promises limitless wealth to its investors but even envisages a new global economic system, blessed by God and centred in Bougainville under the leadership of a self-proclaimed king. This is followed by a discussion on a contrasting movement called “Personal Viability” which is based upon self-help philosophies that aim to cultivate an entrepreneurial persona ..." - page 1
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Bainton, N. & Cox, J. (2009). Parallel states, parallel economies: legitimacy and prosperity in Papua New Guinea. SSGM Discussion Paper 2009/5. Canberra, ACT: ANU Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, State, Society and Governance in Melanesia Program
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