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“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.” quote by Daron Acemoğlu
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““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.””

Daron Acemoğlu

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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.

Key Takeaway

Address power imbalances.

Themes

politics economics conflict institutions

Mood

analytical thoughtful

Type

political economic

When to use this quote

  • policy reform
  • development aid
  • social movements
  • historical analysis

Key Concepts

elite theory institutional economics

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who benefits from current institutions?
  • How can inclusive policies be implemented?
A Different Perspective

Change can be resisted by entrenched interests.

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