British-American political scientist and economist who co-developed with Daron Acemoglu the institutions-based theory of comparative development.
Why Nations Fail (with Acemoglu): inclusive vs. extractive institutions as the primary determinant of national prosperity. The Narrow Corridor (with Acemoglu): liberty requires a balance between state power and social mobilization. Co-winner of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics.
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