As explained in Werlin (2003) , the justification for PE theory is simply
that it is more enlightening than other theories in regard to the most
interesting questions in the literature having to do with the poverty and
wealth of nations:
1. Why is it that rich countries are both more centralized and more
decentralized than poor countries?
2. Why is it that rich countries are more successful than poor countries in
permanently changing their culture?
3. Why is it that classical democracy is more essential than liberal