The Rise and Decline of Nations: Economic Growth, Stagflation, and Social Rigidities by Mancur Olson

The Rise and Decline of Nations: Economic Growth, Stagflation, and Social Rigidities

Mancur Olson

276 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

nonfiction economics history politics challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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The Rise and Decline of Nations: Economic Growth, Stagflation, and Social Rigidities by Mancur Olson is a captivating and insightful read that will captivate readers who are fascinated by the intricacies of economic growth, the dynamics of social and economic systems, and the complexities of historical and global shifts in power and prosperity.

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“A convincing book that could make a big difference in the way we think about modern economic problems.”—Peter Passell, New York Times Book Review  “Clearly, this is no ordinary theory. Equally clearly, it sprang from the mind of no ordinary econo...

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