The Logic of Political Survival
$87.63
- Paperback
550 pages
- Release Date
14 January 2005
Summary
The authors of this ambitious book address a fundamental political question: why are leaders who produce peace and prosperity turned out of office while those who preside over corruption, war, and misery endure? Considering this political puzzle, they also answer the related economic question of why some countries experience successful economic development and others do not. The authors construct a provocative theory on the selection of leaders and present specific formal models from which th…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780262524407 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0262524406 |
| Author: | Bruce Bueno de Mesquita |
| Publisher: | Mit Press |
| Imprint: | MIT Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 550 |
| Release Date: | 14 January 2005 |
| Weight: | 957g |
| Dimensions: | 33mm x 169mm x 222mm |
| Series: | The Logic of Political Survival |
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“A must-read for anyone who seeks to understand the fate of nations.” - William Easterly, Professor of Economics, New York University, and author of The Elusive Quest for Growth”
About The Author
Bruce Bueno de Mesquita
Bruce Bueno de Mesquita is Professor of Politics at New York University and a Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution. He is the author of many books, including The War Trap. Alastair Smith is Associate Professor in the Department of Politics at New York University, Randolph M. Siverson is Professor of Political Science at the University of California, Davis. James D. Morrow is Professor of Political Science and Senior Research Scientist at the University of Michigan. He is the author of Game Theory for Political Scientists.
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