- Compare and contrast the views of Joel Mokyr (in The Culture of Growth) and
Mancur Olson (in The Rise and Decline of Nations) on the role of political
institutions versus culture as a driver of sustained economic growth and prosperity.
How does this comparison inform the debate about the role of institutions as the
main driver of sustained economic growth?
There are two other related resources available for this book, both of which are REQUIRED viewing.
First, the video presentation by Joel himself:
Second, his PPT presentation slides:
A Culture of Growth Presentation Slides
Powerpoint Slides on The Rise & Decline of Nations (Olson) Download Powerpoint Slides on The Rise & Decline of Nations (Olson)
Notes on The Rise & Decline of Nations (Olson)
- Consider Jared Rubin’s main hypothesis in his book, Ruler, Religion and Riches. How does the invention of the