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Why nations fail: the origins of power, prosperity and poverty
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Published:
New York : Crown Business, c2012.
Physical Desc:
529 pages : ill. ; 24 cm.
Lexile measure:
1300L
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Evaluates the reasons that some nations are poor while others succeed, outlining provocative perspectives that support theories about the importance of institutions.

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1st ed.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780307719218, 0307719219
Lexile measure:
1300

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Includes bibliographical references.
Description
Evaluates the reasons that some nations are poor while others succeed, outlining provocative perspectives that support theories about the importance of institutions.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Acemoglu, D., & Robinson, J. A. (2012). Why nations fail: the origins of power, prosperity and poverty. New York, Crown Business.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Acemoglu, Daron and James A. Robinson. 2012. Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity and Poverty. New York, Crown Business.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Acemoglu, Daron and James A. Robinson, Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity and Poverty. New York, Crown Business, 2012.

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Acemoglu, Daron. and James A. Robinson. Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity and Poverty. New York, Crown Business, 2012.

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