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The Narrow Corridor
States, Societies, and the Fate of Liberty
Book • 2019
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.
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.
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as a history of the transition into modernity, balancing state and societal power.

Sam Hammond

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The Narrow Path: Sam Hammond on AI, Institutions, and the Fragile Future
Mentioned as one of the best-selling books by Daron Acemoglu.

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Humanity's Thousand Year Struggle Over Technology and Prosperity
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as one of the books written by 

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


Larry Kramer


Daron Acemoglu

Visions for the future with Daron Acemoglu
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as a new book on economic growth and political liberty.


Tyler Cowen

Daron Acemoglu on the Struggle Between State and Society
Mentioned by Stephen Dubner as the authors' latest book.

Does Anyone Really Know What Socialism Is? (Ep. 408 Rebroadcast)
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as Robinson's latest book, co-authored with Daron Acemoglu.


Stephen J. Dubner

408. Does Anyone Really Know What Socialism Is?
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as one of his books.


James A. Robinson

#12 - James Robinson - Why Nations Fail: A Historical Analysis on the Origins of Prosperity & Poverty
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in relation to the Indian caste system and its impact on economic growth.


Tyler Cowen

Abhijit Banerjee on Theory, Practice, and India