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James Robinson - Professor of Government, Harvard University

James Robinson - Professor of Government, Harvard University

The Interview vor 14 Jahren

Stephen Sackur speaks to the renowned Harvard academic James Robinson.

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Stephen Sackur speaks to the renowned Harvard academic James
Robinson. In a recent book, written together with Daron Acemoglu,
he tries to answer one of the most basic questions of global
economics and politics: why do some nations thrive while others
fail? What does Norway have that Mali lacks?

There are of course multiple answers based on physical geography,
resources and cultural differences, but James Robinson is adamant
one factor determines economic success much more than all others:
the development of resilient, inclusive political institutions.

Put crudely, the idea is political freedom begets prosperity -
but is that always true?

(Image: James Robinson)