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Mentioned in 6 episodes

The Narrow Corridor

States, Societies, and the Fate of Liberty

Book • 2019

James A. Robinson

In 'The Narrow Corridor', Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson explore the delicate balance between state capacity and societal power, arguing that this balance is crucial for achieving liberty and prosperity.

They introduce the concept of the 'Shackled Leviathan', where a strong state is kept in check by an active society, preventing both despotism and statelessness.

The book uses historical examples to illustrate how this balance can lead to successful governance and economic growth.

Mentioned by

Benjamin Studebaker

James A. Robinson

Stephen J. Dubner

Mentioned in 6 episodes

Mentioned by

Sam Hammond

as a history of the transition into modernity, balancing state and societal power.

The Narrow Path: Sam Hammond on AI, Institutions, and the Fragile Future

Mentioned as a book co-authored by

Daron Acemoglu

and James Robinson, exploring the balance between state and society.

Daron Acemoglu on How States Succeed—And Why Many Don’t

Mentioned as one of the best-selling books by Daron Acemoglu.

Humanity's Thousand Year Struggle Over Technology and Prosperity

Mentioned by

Benjamin Studebaker

as a follow-up book by Asa Maglo and Robinson.

Venezuela: How to Destroy a Nation (Ft. Benjamin Studebaker)

Mentioned by

James Robinson

when explaining the co-evolution of strong states and participatory societies.

Nobel Laureate James A Robinson On Power and Prosperity, AI and Society

Mentioned by

Larry Kramer

as one of the books written by

Daron Acemoglu

and explores how liberty survives between state power and social resistance.

Visions for the future with Daron Acemoglu

Mentioned by

Tyler Cowen

in relation to the Indian caste system and its impact on economic growth.

Abhijit Banerjee on Theory, Practice, and India

Mentioned by

Tyler Cowen

as a new book on economic growth and political liberty.

Daron Acemoglu on the Struggle Between State and Society

Mentioned by

James A. Robinson

as one of his books.

#12 - James Robinson - Why Nations Fail: A Historical Analysis on the Origins of Prosperity & Poverty

Mentioned by Stephen Dubner as the authors' latest book.

Does Anyone Really Know What Socialism Is? (Ep. 408 Rebroadcast)

Mentioned by

Stephen J. Dubner

as Robinson's latest book, co-authored with Daron Acemoglu.

408. Does Anyone Really Know What Socialism Is?

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