Why Nations Fail By Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson

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Why Nations Fail” by Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson explores why some nations are wealthy and prosperous while others remain poor and struggling. The authors argue that the key to understanding this disparity lies in the nature of a country’s political and economic institutions. They distinguish between “inclusive” institutions, which promote broad participation and economic growth, and “extractive” institutions, which concentrate power in the hands of a few and stifle development.