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Why Nations Fail

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What’s it about?

Why are some nations rich and others poor? This book argues it's not geography or culture, but the political and economic institutions—inclusive or extractive—that determine a nation's fate.

You’ll learn

  • Inclusive vs. extractive institutions
  • Why geography isn't destiny
  • The role of critical junctures
  • How power shapes prosperity