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Economic Origins of Dictatorship and Democracy,New
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What forces lead to democracy's creation? Why does it sometimes consolidate only to collapse at other times? Written by two of the foremost authorities on this subject in the world, this volume develops a framework for analyzing the creation and consolidation of democracy. It revolutionizes scholarship on the factors underlying government and popular movements toward democracy or dictatorship. Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson argue that different social groups prefer different political institutions because of the way they allocate political power and resources. Their book, the subject of a fourday seminar at Harvard's Center for Basic Research in the Social Sciences, was also the basis for the WalrasBowley lecture at the joint meetings of the European Economic Association and Econometric Society in 2003 and is the winner of the John Bates Clark Medal. Daron Acemoglu is Charles P. Kindleberger Professor of Applied Economics at The Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He received the 2005 John Bates Clark Medal awarded by the American Economic Association as the best economist working in the United States under age 40. He is the author of the forthcoming text Introduction to Modern Economic Growth. James A. Robinson is Professor of Government at Harvard University. He is a Harvard Faculty Associate at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs and a member of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Researchs Program on Institutions, Organizations, and Growth. He is coeditor with Jared Diamond of the forthcoming book Natural Experiments in History.
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- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book has four hundred thirty-four pages. It provides an in-depth exploration of democracy and dictatorship.
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- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The dimensions are six point four six inches in length, one point one four inches in width, and nine point five eight inches in height. This size makes it easy to handle and read.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The authors are Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson. They are recognized as leading authorities in the field of economics and political science.
- Q: What is the main topic of the book? A: The main topic is the economic origins of dictatorship and democracy. It explores the factors that influence political systems.
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- Q: Does this book include any illustrations or charts? A: No, this book does not include illustrations or charts. It focuses on text-based analysis and arguments.
- Q: What age group is this book suitable for? A: This book is suitable for adults and advanced students. It deals with complex political and economic theories.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: No, this book is not part of a series. It stands alone as a significant work in political economy.