They may face somewhat more litigation than other rich democracies, but not much.

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Though it might seem as if rich democracies are most susceptible to managerial charms, the suits are in fact more significant in emerging markets.

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But many states (mostly poor and ill-run) resist the trend and some rich democracies like the Netherlands and Germany are trying to curb it (see article), offering a variety of excuses.

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It transpires that conflicts over water erupt in equal measure in rich and poor countries, democracies and autocracies, fortunately on rare occasions.

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Yet, wrestling is practiced in countries rich and poor, in dictatorships and democracies.

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