Why nations fail : the origins of power, prosperity, and poverty /
Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson.
- 1st ed.
- New York : Crown Business, c2012.
- xi, 529 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm.
Examines the factors that influence whether a nation is rich or poor, explains the economic institutions that underlie economic success in the twenty-first century, and discusses China and its growth, America's future, and an effective way to help millions overcome poverty.