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Parallel states, parallel economies: legitimacy and prosperity in Papua New Guinea

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dc.contributor.authorBainton, Nicholas
dc.contributor.authorCox, John
dc.date.accessioned2013-05-01T03:52:31Z
dc.date.available2013-05-01T03:52:31Z
dc.identifier.citationBainton, 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
dc.identifier.issn1328-7854
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1885/9926
dc.description.abstract"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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dc.format.extent20 pages
dc.format.mimetypeapplication/pdf
dc.language.isoen_AU
dc.publisherCanberra, ACT: State, Society and Governance in Melanesia (SSGM), Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, The Australian National University
dc.relation.ispartofseriesDiscussion Paper (The Australian National University, State, Society and Governance in Melanesia (SSGM) Program): 2009/5
dc.rightsAuthor/s retain copyright
dc.rightsEmail request, from Program Administrator, State, Society and Governance in Melanesia Program, dated 15 March, 2013, to add SSGM Discussion Papers to the ANU Open Access Research repository.
dc.source.urihttp://dpa.bellschool.anu.edu.au/ssgm-research-communication/discussion-paper-series
dc.subjectgovernance
dc.subjectPapua New Guinea
dc.titleParallel states, parallel economies: legitimacy and prosperity in Papua New Guinea
dc.typeWorking/Technical Paper
local.description.notesA collection of two articles - Financing the end-time harvest: pyramid schemes and prosperity gospels in Papua New Guinea /John Cox; Personally viable Melanesians / Nick Bainton
dc.date.issued2009
local.publisher.urlhttp://ips.cap.anu.edu.au/ssgm/
local.type.statusPublished Version
local.contributor.affiliationBainton, Nick, University of Queensland, Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining
local.contributor.affiliationCox, John, University of Melbourne, School of Philosophy, Anthropology and Social Inquiry
local.identifier.doi10.25911/5f2003da79d40
dcterms.accessRightsOpen Access
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