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THE PROBLEM OF INEQUALITY: STIGLITZ > ACEMOGLU > PIKETTY
The Problem of Inequality: Stiglitz > Acemoglu > Piketty Introduction Not only Acemoglu and Piketty published a book on inequality in 2012 – so did Stiglitz. The books became widely known and were subject of academic and public debate. … Continue reading
DAVID LANDES ABOUT THE WEALTH AND POVERTY OF NATIONS
David Landes (1998) about the Wealth and Poverty of Nations Introduction Landes’ book is well-known in the world of economic history. It is much used at universities as textbook, and therefore it deserves a methodological account. Most economic historians are … Continue reading
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WHY NATIONS FAIL ACCORDING TO DARON ACEMOGLU
Why Nations Fail according to Daron Acemoglu In 2012 Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson (AR) published a book titled Why Nations Fail. A large number of persons and organisations are recommending this book, among them 6 Nobel Laureates. The cover … Continue reading
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