Why Nations Fail

Daron Acemoglu, James A. Robinson

7 people recommended it in 4 threads, 2014–2020.

Recommended mostly in list form, without much commentary. The threads below have the context.

Where it comes up

• Ask HN: Mind bending books to read and never be the same as before? 2020 · 3 recommendations
• Ask HN: What books changed the way you think about almost everything? 2019 · 2 recommendations
• Ask HN: Books you read in 2018? 2018 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: What are your favorite books? I'm bored 2014 · 1 recommendation