Why nations fail : the origins of power, prosperity and poverty /: the origins of power, prosperity and poverty. (2012)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson.
• Authors: Acemoglu, Daron; Robinson, James A, 1960-
• Contents: So close and yet so different -- Theories that don't work -- The making of prosperity and poverty -- Small differences and critical junctures: the weight of history -- "I've seen the future, and it works" -- Drifting apart -- The turning point -- Not on our turf : barriers to development -- Reversing development -- The diffusion of prosperity -- The virtuous circle -- The vicious circle -- Why nations fail today -- Breaking the mold -- Understanding prosperity and poverty.
• Publisher Details: London : Profile Books
• Publication Date: 2012
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations, map
• Subjects: 330; Economics -- Political aspects; Economic history -- Political aspects; Poverty -- Developing countries; Economic development -- Developing countries; Revolutions -- Economic aspects; Poverty -- Developing countries; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Economics -- General; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Reference; International; Economic History; Economic Policy; Economic development; Economic policy; Economics -- Political aspects; Poverty; Revolutions -- Economic aspects; Social policy; Developing countries -- Economic policy; Developing countries -- Social policy; Developing countries; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781847654618; 1847654614
• Related ISBNs: 9781846684296; 1846684293; 9781846686108; 1846686105
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.