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The dictator's handbook
Book • 2011
This book, written by Bruce Bueno de Mesquita and Alastair Smith, challenges conventional wisdom by asserting that leaders, whether in democracies or dictatorships, act primarily to maintain their power.
The authors argue that political behavior is driven by the need to please a core group of supporters, and that policies are often dictated by self-interest rather than the welfare of the people.
The book draws on economics, history, and political science to illustrate how leaders amass and retain power, and how this affects the quality of life and governance in different political systems.
The authors argue that political behavior is driven by the need to please a core group of supporters, and that policies are often dictated by self-interest rather than the welfare of the people.
The book draws on economics, history, and political science to illustrate how leaders amass and retain power, and how this affects the quality of life and governance in different political systems.
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Mentioned by Kaja Kallas as a book she gave to several world leaders to help them understand Putin's thinking.
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Estonia’s Prime Minister Kaja Kallas on leading with strength and sincerity
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Jordan Harbinger as a book he had on his list for years, discussing corruption and power games of dictators.
Jordan Harbinger as a book he had on his list for years, discussing corruption and power games of dictators.
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794: Alastair Smith | The Dictator's Handbook Part One
Mentioned by Jordan Harbinger as the book co-authored by Alastair Smith and Bruce Bueno de Mesquita.
Jordan Harbinger as the book co-authored by Alastair Smith and Bruce Bueno de Mesquita.
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795: Alastair Smith | The Dictator's Handbook Part Two
