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Emre Poyraz asked this question about Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty:
KARL, IS THAT YOU? I have not read the book yet. I was just browsing the reviews to see if I read the book. I am pretty surprised by how Marxist it all sounds. Inclusive economic institutions? Elites exploiting the masses? Historical determinism? Does this sound a lot like "Marxism without capitalism" or is it me?
Daniel The book steps outside the Marxist/Capitalist dichotomy to tackle the more pressing idea of inclusive versus exclusive institutions as the parameters …moreThe book steps outside the Marxist/Capitalist dichotomy to tackle the more pressing idea of inclusive versus exclusive institutions as the parameters for prosperity. It's a compelling perspective. (less)
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Why Nations Fail
by Daron Acemoğlu
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