Change Quote by Daron Acemoğlu
““Inclusive economic and political institutions do not emerge by themselves. They are often the outcome of significant conflict between elites resisting economic growth and political change and those wishing to limit the economic and political power of existing elites.””
About This Quote
Source Book: “Why Nations Fail” by Daron Acemoğlu and James A. Robinson, 2012
Institutions arise from elite conflicts, not spontaneously, shaping economic and political power structures.
In simple terms: Institutions need conflict to form.
Address power imbalances.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- development aid
- social movements
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Who benefits from current institutions?
- How can inclusive policies be implemented?
Change can be resisted by entrenched interests.