Economic Origins of Dictatorship and Democracy by Daron Acemoglu (Author)

Title: Economic Origins of Dictatorship and Democracy
Authors: Daron Acemoglu, James A. Robinson
Binding: Paperback
Paper Quality: A5 Maat Paper
Language: English
Category: Political Economy | Economics | Political Science
Recommended For: Students of economics and political science, civil service aspirants, researchers, and policy analysts

Intro:
Economic Origins of Dictatorship and Democracy is a groundbreaking academic work that examines the political and economic forces that lead to the development of different political regimes. Through rigorous theoretical models and historical evidence, Acemoglu and Robinson argue how the distribution of power and economic interests shape whether a society transitions into a democracy or remains under authoritarian rule.

Key Points:

• Written by the acclaimed authors of Why Nations Fail

• Offers a unified theory of political transitions based on economic foundations

• Explains the role of elites, revolutions, and redistribution in regime change

• Rich with historical examples from various regions and centuries

• A must-read for understanding democracy’s roots and sustainability

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Writer                 ✤        Daron Acemoglu (Author), James A. Robinson (Author)