Unlock the intricate link between partisan politics, divided government, and economic performance. This foundational text by Alberto Alesina presents a comprehensive formal model, merging game theory, macroeconomics, and econometrics, to dissect how political structures influence economic policy and outcomes. Discover the theoretical underpinnings of government effectiveness and economic growth. An indispensable resource for Indian economics students, political science scholars, and aspiring public policy professionals seeking to understand global governance dynamics and their economic implications.