Why nations fail : the origins of power, prosperity and poverty /

Why are some nations rich and others poor? Is it culture, the weather, geography? Perhaps ignorance of the right policies? Simply, no. None of these factors is either definitive or destiny. Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson conclusively show that it is man-made political and economic institutions th...

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Bibliographic Details

Main Author:	Acemoglu, Daron
Other Authors:	Robinson, James A., 1960-
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Crown Publishers, [2012]
Edition:	1st ed.
Subjects:	Economics > Political aspects. Economic history > Political aspects. Poverty > Developing countries. Economic development > Developing countries. Revolutions > Economic aspects. Developing countries > Economic policy. Developing countries > Social policy.