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Why Nations Fail: The Origins Of Power, Prosperity, And Poverty
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New York Times And Wall Street Journal Bestseller ? From Two Winners Of The 2024 Nobel Prize In Economic Sciences, ?Who Have Demonstrated The Importance Of Societal Institutions For A Country?S Prosperity??A Wildly Ambitious Work That Hopscotches Through History And Around The World To Answer The Very Big Question Of Why Some Countries Get Rich And Others Don?T.?The New York Timesfinalist: Financial Times And Goldman Sachs Business Book Of The Year Award ? One Of The Best Books Of The Year: The Washington Post, Financial Times, The Economist, Businessweek, Bloomberg, The Christian Science Monitor, The Plain Dealerwhy Are Some Nations Rich And Others Poor, Divided By Wealth And Poverty, Health And Sickness, Food And Famine? Is It Culture, The Weather, Or Geography That Determines Prosperity Or Poverty? As Why Nations Fail Shows, None Of These Factors Is Either Definitive Or Destiny.Drawing On Fifteen Years Of Original Research, Daron Acemoglu And James Robinson Conclusively Show That It Is Our Manmade Political And Economic Institutions That Underlie Economic Success (Or The Lack Of It). Korea, To Take Just One Example, Is A Remarkably Homogenous Nation, Yet The People Of North Korea Are Among The Poorest On Earth While Their Brothers And Sisters In South Korea Are Among The Richest. The Differences Between The Koreas Is Due To The Politics That Created Those Two Different Institutional Trajectories. Acemoglu And Robinson Marshal Extraordinary Historical Evidence From The Roman Empire, The Mayan Citystates, The Soviet Union, The United States, And Africa To Build A New Theory Of Political Economy With Great Relevance For The Big Questions Of Today, Among Them:? Will China?S Economy Continue To Grow At Such A High Speed And Ultimately Overwhelm The West?? Are America?S Best Days Behind It? Are We Creating A Vicious Cycle That Enriches And Empowers A Small Minority??This Book Will Change The Way People Think About The Wealth And Poverty Of Nations . . . As Ambitious As Jared Diamond?S Guns, Germs, And Steel.?Businessweek
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Why Nations Fail'? A: 'Why Nations Fail' explores the origins of power, prosperity, and poverty, focusing on the role of political and economic institutions in determining a nation's wealth.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson, both of whom are recognized economists and Nobel Prize winners.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Why Nations Fail'? A: 'Why Nations Fail' was published on September 17, 2013.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: 'Why Nations Fail' contains 544 pages.
- Q: Is 'Why Nations Fail' available in different formats? A: Yes, 'Why Nations Fail' is available in paperback format.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the impact of man-made political and economic institutions on prosperity, historical evidence from various countries, and questions about future economic trajectories.
- Q: Has this book received any awards or recognitions? A: 'Why Nations Fail' is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal Bestseller and was a finalist for the Financial Times and Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year.
- Q: What makes 'Why Nations Fail' a recommended read? A: The book is praised for its ambitious scope and thorough research, providing a new perspective on the wealth and poverty of nations.
- Q: Who is the target audience for 'Why Nations Fail'? A: The target audience includes readers interested in economics, political science, and history, as well as anyone seeking to understand global disparities in wealth.
- Q: Are there any reviews or critical acclaim for this book? A: 'Why Nations Fail' has received positive reviews from notable publications like The Washington Post, Financial Times, and The Economist, highlighting its importance and relevance.