Explore the fundamental drivers of global inequality with Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity and Poverty, a seminal work by Nobel Prize-winning economists Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson. This book challenges conventional wisdom regarding wealth and poverty, presenting a compelling, research-backed theory centered on the critical role of political and economic institutions.

Shortlisted for the Financial Times Business Book of the Year Award, this analysis draws on fifteen years of research, spanning historical examples from ancient Rome to modern China to explain why some nations thrive while others stagnate. It is an essential read for those interested in economics, history, and political science.

• Presents a new, powerful theory arguing that inclusive institutions, not geography or culture, determine national success.
• Authored by leading academics Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson.
• Analyzes an extraordinary range of contemporary and historical examples.
• A choice selection for book lovers, ensuring long-term usage.

• Authors: James A. Robinson, Daron Acemoglu
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: Main
• Language: English
• Print Length: 560 pages
• Publication Date: February 7, 2013
• ISBN-10: 9781846684302
• Dimensions: 129 x 198 mm (Approx. 5.08 x 7.8 inches)
• Weight: 444g

This comprehensive paperback edition provides deep insight into the mechanics of wealth creation and poverty, blending economics, politics, and history to offer a persuasive framework for understanding global disparities.