Por qué fracasan los países: Los orígenes del poder, la prosperidad y la pobreza (Deusto) (Spanish Edition)

Tanto Nogales (Arizona) como Nogales (Sonora) share comparable population, culture, and geographic circumstances. Yet, one thrives while the other struggles financially. The same puzzle extends to various other instances: Why does Botswana, among its African peers, flourish with development while neighboring countries like Zimbabwe, Congo, and Sierra Leone endure profound poverty? Similarly, why does South Korea prosper while North Korea remains impoverished?"Why Nations Fail," offers an innovative and compelling theory to address these enigmas. It posits that prosperity hinges not on climate, geography, or culture, but on the policies orchestrated by each country's institutions. Until nations cultivate adept governmental institutions that enact sound policies, genuine economic growth will remain elusive.Furthermore, the authors tackle the following inquiries:• China's rapid growth - how sustainable is it, and could it eventually overshadow the Western world?• How long will the United States maintain its global supremacy, and is its economic system poised for competitiveness in the forthcoming decades?• What proves most effective in uplifting millions from poverty? Do Western aid initiatives genuinely combat famine?Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson, distinguished scholars, dissect the realm through an astutely curated blend of historical and modern examples, ranging from ancient Rome to the Tudor era and up to contemporary China. Their insights reconfigure the way one perceives the world's dynamics and predicaments, affording a distinct vantage point.