... systems' crisis and decay were worsened by rigidities deeply rooted in the state structure. The collected and disbursed petroleum revenues made the country a major source of employment, consumption, production, and credit. However, it also represented a major source for corruption. A large State is not necessarily powerful and autonomous, and it may be usual that it does not use all its resources for ... ...

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