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Why Some Nations Prosper and Others Fail, with James Robinson

Big Brains

CHAPTER

State Models and Societal Dynamics

This chapter categorizes states into three models while examining their societal interactions, using historical and contemporary examples. It argues for a divergence in governance styles and reflects on the balance between state power and societal influence, specifically in the context of the U.S. and lessons from events like Brexit.

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