Acemoglu, Daron.

Why nations fail : the origins of power, prosperity, and poverty / Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson. - London : Profile Books, 2013 - xviii, 529 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm

Originally published: 2012.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"An exploration of the political and economic factors behind the success or failure of nations, with a focus on the role of institutions in fostering economic growth and prosperity."

9781846684302


Economic development.
Poverty--Political aspects.
Power (Social sciences)
Economic history.

HB74.P65 / A26 2013