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Nov 2023
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Why Nations Fail - Book Summary

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"The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty"
👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖
Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️
Author: Daron Acemoglu & James A. Robinson
Category: Politics
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