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James A. Robinson

James A. Robinson is co-author, with Daron Acemoglu, of Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty.

Commentaries by James A. Robinson

  • Newsart for Is State Capitalism Winning?

    Is State Capitalism Winning?

    CAMBRIDGE – In the age-old contest of economic-growth models, state capitalism has seemed to be gaining the upper hand in recent years. Avat…

  • Newsart for What We Owe Egypt

    What We Owe Egypt

    CAMBRIDGE – The question that still underlies much thinking about economic development is this: What can we do to kick-start economic growth…

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