Question

comparative study about the feature of the indirect annexation policies

Answer 1

Explanation: This paper compares economic outcomes across areas in India which were under direct British colonial rule with areas which were under indirect colonial rule. Controlling

for selective annexation using a specific policy rule, I find that areas which experienced

direct rule have significantly lower levels of access to schools, health centers and roads

in the post-colonial period. I find evidence that the quality of governance in the colonial

period has a significant persistent effect on post-colonial outcomes.