“Why Nations Fail”: A book that took 15 years to write
From ancient civilisations to present day nation-states; the failures of colossal powers and nations is not new in the tides of history. But WHY do these nations..fail? And quite importantly, which ones are next? “Why Nations Fail” is an in depth analysis on this very topic, written by authors Daron Acemoglu, a nobel laureate and professor of economics at MIT, and James A Robinson, who’s also a nobel laureate, political scientist and professor of economics at Chicago university. Let’s dive into “Why Nations Fail” and REALLY see what this book’s about, why it’s so famous, why it’s still relevant, and if it really is the perfect book for your next read. (With no spoilers!) Spoiler-Free Summary “Why Nations Fail” explores the political institutions, social conditions and economic policies that lead to the decline and collapse of a country. Drawing from case studies of countries across the world, from the Americas to Africa, from Europe to Asia, the book explains why and h...
