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The Wealth and Poverty of Nations: Why Some Are So Rich and Some So Poor
Why Some Are So Rich and Some So Poor
by David S. Landes · 1998 · 650 pages
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A comprehensive study of the historical and cultural reasons behind the economic divergence of nations. David S. Landes analyzes why certain regions flourished while others stagnated, highlighting the roles of technology, institutional frameworks, and social values.
Book Details
Published
1998
Pages
650
Language
en
ISBN
9780393040173
Awards & Recognition
Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction Shortlist (1999)
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21h 47m
Narrated by Walter Dixon
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