During this period, the growth rate of SSA declined precipitously from 2.3 per cent in 1985 to 0.8 per cent in 1986, whereas Developing Asia recorded a growth rate of 6.1 per cent in 1986. In the 1990’s, the economic performance of SSA declined further to an average of 2.4 per cent, while that of Developing Asia improved to 7.4 per cent.
It is an example of the cost imposed on society by the unscrupulous behaviors of a few. Not only have economists identified theoretical failures that come from unethical and opportunistic behaviors, social scientists have also demonstrated real world benefits from cooperative behaviors.