--- product_id: 79635679 title: "WHY NATIONS FAIL: THE ORIGINS OF POWER, PROSPERITY AND POVERTY" price: "23378CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/79635679-why-nations-fail-the-origins-of-power-prosperity-and-poverty store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # 15 Years of Rigorous Research Global Historical & Contemporary Insights Top #31 Economics Bestseller WHY NATIONS FAIL: THE ORIGINS OF POWER, PROSPERITY AND POVERTY **Price:** 23378CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the secrets of global prosperity—don’t get left behind! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** WHY NATIONS FAIL: THE ORIGINS OF POWER, PROSPERITY AND POVERTY - **How much does it cost?** 23378CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/79635679-why-nations-fail-the-origins-of-power-prosperity-and-poverty) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Enduring Bestseller:** Ranked #31 in Economics with 8,570+ glowing reviews - • **Award-Winning Insight:** Shortlisted for Financial Times & Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year 2012 - • **Timeless Global Examples:** From Ancient Rome to Modern China, history meets economics - • **Institutional Power Decoded:** Reveals why institutions—not geography or culture—drive prosperity - • **Essential for Thought Leaders:** A must-read for professionals shaping economic and political discourse ## Overview Why Nations Fail is a groundbreaking book by Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson that challenges traditional views on economic success. Drawing on 15 years of research and a wealth of historical and modern examples, it argues that strong institutions are the key to national prosperity. Celebrated as a top economics bestseller and shortlisted for prestigious awards, this book is essential for anyone eager to understand the forces shaping global wealth and poverty. ## Description Shortlisted for the Financial Times and Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year Award 2012. Why are some nations more prosperous than others? Why Nations Fail sets out to answer this question, with a compelling and elegantly argued new theory: that it is not down to climate, geography or culture, but because of institutions. Drawing on an extraordinary range of contemporary and historical examples, from ancient Rome through the Tudors to modern-day China, leading academics Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson show that to invest and prosper, people need to know that if they work hard, they can make money and actually keep it - and this means sound institutions that allow virtuous circles of innovation, expansion and peace. Based on fifteen years of research, and answering the competing arguments of authors ranging from Max Weber to Jeffrey Sachs and Jared Diamond, Acemoglu and Robinson step boldly into the territory of Francis Fukuyama and Ian Morris. They blend economics, politics, history and current affairs to provide a new, powerful and persuasive way of understanding wealth and poverty. Review: Brilliant and Insightful - Acemoglu and Robinson provide a compelling argument for why institutions are the primary drivers of economic success. The historical examples are fascinating and well researched. It is an essential read for anyone interested in global economics and politics. Review: An alternative Theory of Development - Over the last few decades, in developmental discourse, the main themes have been associated with geography, culture, and ignorance hypothesis(as Acemoglu and Robinson have pointed out). While the authors give a fresh perspective through their new institutional theory, there are some contentions that they fail to address. The book is undoubtedly well researched and chiseled. Highly recommended. ## Features - Choice of many people - Best to gift to a book lover - It ensures you get the best usage for a longer period ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #2,277 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #31 in Economics Books #95 in Reference (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 8,570 Reviews | ## Images ![WHY NATIONS FAIL: THE ORIGINS OF POWER, PROSPERITY AND POVERTY - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81aAoRfip+L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant and Insightful *by M***A on 17 April 2026* Acemoglu and Robinson provide a compelling argument for why institutions are the primary drivers of economic success. The historical examples are fascinating and well researched. It is an essential read for anyone interested in global economics and politics. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ An alternative Theory of Development *by N***A on 7 February 2021* Over the last few decades, in developmental discourse, the main themes have been associated with geography, culture, and ignorance hypothesis(as Acemoglu and Robinson have pointed out). While the authors give a fresh perspective through their new institutional theory, there are some contentions that they fail to address. The book is undoubtedly well researched and chiseled. Highly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good book. *by S***S on 3 July 2022* The book distinguishes between poor countries and rich countries, and explains to the readers why poor countries have remained poor and rich countries have become rich. In the first sentence of the Preface, the authors states that the book is about the huge differences in incomes and standards of living that separate the rich countries of the world, such as the United States, Great Britain and Germany, from the poor, such as those in sub-Saharan Africa, Central America and South Asia. The authors say that inclusive economic institutions allow and encourage participation by the great mass of people in economic activities that make best use of their talents and skills and that enable individuals to make the choices they wish. To be inclusive, economic institutions must feature secure private property, an unbiased system of law, and a provision of public services that provides a level playing field in which people can exchange and contract, and it also must permit the entry of new businesses and allow people to choose their careers. Inclusive economic institutions pave the way for two engines of prosperity – technology and education. Sustained economic growth is almost always accompanied by technological improvements that enable poor(labor), land, and existing capital (buildings, existing machines, and so on) to become more productive. Education, skills, competencies, and know-how of the workforce are intimately linked to technology. Education and skills of the workforce that generate the scientific knowledge upon which our progress is built and that enable the adaptation and adoption of these technologies in diverse lines of business. The authors mention that the low education level of poor countries is caused by economic institutions that fail to create incentives for parents to educate their children and by political institutions that fail to induce the government to build, finance and support schools and the wishes of parents and children. The price the poor nations pay for low education of their population and lack of inclusive markets is high, and they fail to mobilize their nascent talent. The ability of economic institutions to harness the potential of inclusive markets, encourage technological innovation, invest in people, and mobilize the talents and skills of a large number of individuals is critical for economic growth. The authors argue that the benefits of the industrial revolution and technologies didn't spread to poor countries as the elites in those countries were disinterested in achieving prosperity for ordinary people. They say that countries such as Great Britain and the United States became rich because they created a society where political rights are more broadly distributed, government is accountable and responsive to citizens, and a great mass of people take advantage of economic opportunities i.e., inclusive growth. By mere revolution, a poor country doesn't become rich. To become rich, there should be political transformation with a commitment and action plan to bring prosperity to its ordinary people through accountability, responsiveness, promoting industries, using technologies, technical know-how and from inclusive growth by creating economic opportunities for a great mass of people. Overall, the book is recommended for all who are interested in knowing reasons for poor progress and economic growth in poor countries and also for those who want to make their countries rich. ## Frequently Bought Together - Why Nations Fail: FROM THE WINNERS OF THE NOBEL PRIZE IN ECONOMICS: The Origins of Power, Prosperity and Poverty - Orbital: Winner of the Booker Prize 2024 - Material World: A Substantial Story of Our Past and Future --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/79635679-why-nations-fail-the-origins-of-power-prosperity-and-poverty](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/79635679-why-nations-fail-the-origins-of-power-prosperity-and-poverty) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-07-21*