Why nations fail (Record no. 860291)
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| fixed length control field | 01901nam a22002057a 4500 |
| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| International Standard Book Number | 9780307719225 |
| 040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE | |
| Transcribing agency | PK-LaCSN |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | 820 |
| Author Mark | ACE-W |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Acemoglu,Daron |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Why nations fail |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. | |
| Place of publication, distribution, etc. | Britain: |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc. | Profile Books Ltd, |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc. | 2013. |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Materials specified | text |
| Pages | xi,529 pages: |
| Other physical details | illustrations; |
| Dimensions | 24 cm. |
| 500 ## - GENERAL NOTE | |
| General note | Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty by Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson presents a compelling and comprehensive analysis of why some nations are rich and others are poor. The authors argue that the fundamental reason for the differences in wealth and development across nations lies in their political and economic institutions. According to Acemoglu and Robinson, inclusive institutions — those that provide fair access to resources, opportunities, and political power — lead to prosperity, while extractive institutions — those that concentrate power and wealth in the hands of a few — lead to poverty and stagnation. |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, Abstract, Review | Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty by Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson is a groundbreaking book that explores the fundamental causes of economic and political disparities between nations. The authors argue that political and economic institutions, rather than geography, culture, or ignorance, are the primary drivers of a nation's prosperity or failure. The book presents the thesis that inclusive institutions — those that provide a level playing field for all citizens and encourage innovation, investment, and economic growth — lead to prosperity. These institutions are characterized by the protection of property rights, the rule of law, a fair and transparent legal system, and open markets. |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name entry element | Political Institutions |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name entry element | Economic Institutions |
| 700 ## - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | James A.Robinson |
| 942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA) | |
| Source of classification or shelving scheme | Dewey Decimal Classification |
| Koha item type | Books |
| Withdrawn status | Price effective from | Source of classification or shelving scheme | Damaged status | Not for loan | Home library | Current library | Cost, normal purchase price | Total checkouts | Full call number | Barcode | Date last seen | Lost status | Date acquired | Koha item type |
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| Not withdrawn | 11/29/2024 | Dewey Decimal Classification | Not damaged | Available for loans | Chashma Jr. Campus (Junior Library - Northern Region) | Chashma Jr. Campus (Junior Library - Northern Region) | 1.00 | 820 ACE-W | 2024-37923090 | 11/29/2024 | Available | 11/29/2024 | Books |