ISBN: 9780521671347 - institutions and the path to the modern economy: lessons from medieval trade (political economy of institutions and decisions) (9 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. It is widely believed that current disparities in economic, political, and social outcomes reflect distinct institutions. Institutions are invoked to explain why some countries are rich and others poor, some democratic and others dictatorial. But arguments of this sort gloss over the question of what institutions are, how they come about, and why they persist. They also fail to explain why institutions are influenced by the past, why it is that they can sometimes change, why they differ so much from society to society, and why it is hard to study them empirically and devise a policy aimed at altering them. This 2006 book seeks to overcome these problems, which have exercised economists, sociologists, political scientists, and a host of other researchers who use the social sciences to study history, law, and business administration. It presents a multi-disciplinary perspective to study endogenous institutions and their dynamics.…

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,800grams, ISBN:9780521671347.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 503 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.

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Zustand: New. 2006. Paperback. This 2006 book presents a unifying concept of the term institution. Series Editor(s): Calvert, Randall; Eggertsson, Thrainn. Series: Political Economy of Institutions and Decisions. Num Pages: 526 pages, 7 tables. BIC Classification: 1QRM; 3H; KCLT; KCZ; KN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 32. Weight in Grams: 794. Lessons from Medieval Trade. Series: Political Economy of Institutions and Decisions. 526 pages, 7 tables. This 2006 book presents a unifying concept of the term institution. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1QRM; 3H; KCLT; KCZ; KN. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 32. Weight: 804. Series Editor(s) :Calvert, Randall; Eggertsson, Thrainn. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 503 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.

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