Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Poverty and Prosperity
Daron Acemoglu
Tue Jan 17, 02:30-04:00pm, E51-335
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
What are the determinants of long-term success for a country? In Adam Smith's time, the poorest country was probably four or five times poorer than the richest. This disparity has grown incredibly—but why? Why do such gaps endure? And if we can diagnose these issues, can we then rectify them?
Contact: Linda Woodbury, E52-251, x3-8885, lwoodbur@mit.edu
Sponsor: Economics
Latest update: 28-Dec-2011
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