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Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty
By Daron Acemoglu & James A. Robinson
Shortlisted for the Financial Times and Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year Award (2012)
Discover the groundbreaking economic and political analysis behind global inequality. In Why Nations Fail, renowned economists Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson explore one of the most pressing questions of our time: Why are some countries rich while others remain poor?
Challenging conventional wisdom, the authors argue that prosperity is driven not by climate, geography, or culture—but by the strength of a nation’s institutions. Drawing from over fifteen years of research and a wealth of historical and contemporary case studies—from Ancient Rome and the Tudors to modern China—this thought-provoking book reveals how inclusive institutions create the foundation for innovation, growth, and lasting prosperity.
A must-read for readers of Francis Fukuyama, Jared Diamond, and Jeffrey Sachs, Why Nations Fail blends economics, politics, history, and global affairs into a compelling narrative that reshapes how we understand the roots of wealth and poverty.
Perfect for readers interested in:
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Economic development
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Political science
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Global inequality
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Historical case studies
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Thought-provoking nonfiction
Tags: Economic history, Political institutions, Development economics, Global inequality, Best business books
