The extreme end of failure where a total vacuum of authority exists, and political goods are provided only by local, uncoordinated forces. 2. Primary Causes of State Failure
A rapid reduction in incomes, extreme inequality, and the informal privatization of essential services like health and education. When States Fail: Causes and Consequences
Fulfill some expectations but perform poorly in others; they often suffer from corruption and deteriorating infrastructure. The extreme end of failure where a total
Scholars like Robert Rotberg categorize states based on their performance in providing security and other "political goods": When States Fail: Causes and Consequences