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Brilliant and engagingly written, Why Nations Fail answers the question that has stumped the experts for centuries: Why are some nations rich and others poor, divided by wealth and poverty, health …

Brilliant and engagingly written, Why Nations Fail answers the question that has stumped the experts for centuries: Why are some nations rich and others poor, divided by wealth and poverty, health and sickness, food and famine?Is it culture, the weather, geography? Perhaps ignorance of what the right policies are?Simply, no. None of these factors is either definitive or destiny. Otherwise, how to explain why Botswana has become one of the fastest growing countries in the world, while other African nations, such as Zimbabwe, the Congo, and Sierra Leone, are mired in poverty and violence?Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson conclusively show that it is man-made political and economic institutions that underlie economic success (or lack of it). Korea, to take just one of their fascinating examples, is a remarkably homogeneous nation, yet the people of North Korea are among the poorest on earth while their brothers and sisters in South Korea are among the richest. The south forged a society that created incentives, rewarded innovation, and allowed everyone to participate in economic opportunities.The economic success thus spurred was sustained because the government became accountable and responsive to citizens and the great mass of people. Sadly, the people of the north have endured decades of famine, political repression, and very different economic institutions—with no end in sight. The differences between the Koreas is due to the politics that created these completely different institutional trajectories.Based on fifteen years of original research Acemoglu and Robinson marshall extraordinary historical evidence from the Roman Empire, the Mayan city-states, medieval Venice, the Soviet Union, Latin America, England, Europe, the United States, and Africa to build a new theory of political economy with great relevance for the big questions of today, including:- China has built an authoritarian growth machine. Will it continue to grow at such high speed and overwhelm the West?- Are America’s best days behind it? Are we moving from a virtuous circle in which efforts by elites to aggrandize power are resisted to a vicious one that enriches and empowers a small minority?- What is the most effective way to help move billions of people from the rut of poverty to prosperity? More philanthropy from the wealthy nations of the West? Or learning the hard-won lessons of Acemoglu and Robinson’s breakthrough ideas on the interplay between inclusive political and economic institutions?Why Nations Fail will change the way you look at—and understand—the world.  Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 544, Nakladatelství: Profile Books, Autor: Daron Acemoglu,James A. Robinson, ISBN-13: 9781846684302, Datum vydání: 2013

Charm, persuasion, the ability to create illusions: these are some of the many dazzling gifts of the Seducer, the compelling figure who is able to manipulate, mislead and give pleasure all at once.…

Charm, persuasion, the ability to create illusions: these are some of the many dazzling gifts of the Seducer, the compelling figure who is able to manipulate, mislead and give pleasure all at once.This book unearths the two sides of seduction: the characters and the process. It provides instruction on how to identify victims by type. Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 500, Nakladatelství: Profile Books, Autor: Robert Greene, ISBN-13: 9781861977694, Datum vydání: 2004

Since its first publication, The Artist's Way has inspired millions of readers to embark on a creative journey and find a deeper connection to process and purpose. Cameron guides readers in uncover…

Since its first publication, The Artist's Way has inspired millions of readers to embark on a creative journey and find a deeper connection to process and purpose. Cameron guides readers in uncovering problems and pressure points that may be restricting their creative flow and offers techniques to free up any areas where they might be stuck, opening up opportunities for self-growth and discovery. Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 272, Nakladatelství: Profile Books, Autor: Julia Cameron, ISBN-13: 9781788164290, Datum vydání: 2020

'THE PUZZLE SENSATION OF THE YEAR!' - JANICE HALLETT, bestselling author of THE TWYFORD CODE and THE APPEAL'AN ABSOLUTE PHENOMENON ... THE PERFECT STOCKING FILLER' - RICHARD OSMAN, bestselling auth…

'THE PUZZLE SENSATION OF THE YEAR!' - JANICE HALLETT, bestselling author of THE TWYFORD CODE and THE APPEAL'AN ABSOLUTE PHENOMENON ... THE PERFECT STOCKING FILLER' - RICHARD OSMAN, bestselling author of THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB SERIESThe 'utterly addictive' murderous puzzle book for armchair detectives everywhere From G. T. Karber, the creator of the popular online daily mystery game at www.Murdle.com, comes this fiendishly compulsive and absolutely killer collection of 100 original murder mystery logic puzzles. Join Deductive Logico and pit your wits against a slew of dastardly villains in order to discover:- Who committed the ghastly deed?- What weapon was used to dispatch the victim?- Where did the dreadful demise occur?These humorous mini-mystery puzzles challenge you to find whodunnit, how, where, and why. Examine the clues, interview the witnesses, and use the power of deduction to complete the grid and catch the culprit. Packed with illustrations, codes, and maps, this is the must-have detective casebook for the secret sleuth in everyone.Are you the next Miss Marple or Hercule Poirot? You'll soon find out, if you dare to Murdle! Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 380, Nakladatelství: Profile Books, Autor: G.T Karber, ISBN-13: 9781800818026, Datum vydání: 2023

Scratch Wars Starter Lite Základ pro oblíbenou českou hru Scratch Wars. S těmito kartami v ruce či po načtení karet do aplikace pro iOS či Android se mohou kluci s touto sadou zapojit a hrát. Moh…

Scratch Wars Starter Lite Základ pro oblíbenou českou hru Scratch Wars. S těmito kartami v ruce či po načtení karet do aplikace pro iOS či Android se mohou kluci s touto sadou zapojit a hrát. Mohou vybavit hrdiny zbraněmi, vytvořit celý tým či celou armádu. Tak mohou získávat nová území a vyhrávat turnaje. Obsah balení: 1 stírací karta hrdiny, 1 kartu zbraně stírátko, tyčka Kupte dětem hru Starter Lite! Vhodné pro děti od 10 let Rozměr: 14 x 1 x 7 cm Země původu: ČR

Krabička pro karetní hru Scratch Wars Děti, které rády hrají karty Scratch Wars, zajisté ocení praktickou krabičku pro stávající…

Krabička pro karetní hru Scratch Wars Děti, které rády hrají karty Scratch Wars, zajisté ocení praktickou krabičku pro stávající či nové karty Scratch Wars. Kupte dětem praktickou krabičku na karty! Vhodné pro děti od 8 let Rozměry: 8 x 7 x 9,5 cm Země původu: ČR