Acemoglu, Daron.

Why nations fail : the origins of power, prosperity, and poverty / Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson. - 529 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages [481]-509) and index.

9780307719225 (paperback)


Economics--Political aspects.
Economic history--Political aspects.
Poverty--Developing countries.
Failed states.
Economic development--Developing countries.
Revolutions--Economic aspects.


Developing countries--Economic policy.
Developing countries--Social policy.

330 / ACE 2012