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Copyright © 2012 by Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Acemoglu, Daron.
Why nations fail : the origins of power, prosperity, and poverty / Daron
Acemoglu, James A. Robinson.—1st ed.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references.
1. Economics—Political aspects. 2. Economic history—Political
aspects. 3. Poverty—Developing countries. 4. Economic development
—Developing countries.
5. Revolutions—Economic aspects. 6. Developing countries—
Economic policy.
7. Developing countries—Social policy. I. Robinson, James A., 1960–.
II. Title.
HB74.P65A28 2012
330—dc23
2011023538
eISBN: 978-0-307-71923-2
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