Bibliograph

The political economy of prosperity, successful societies and productive cultures, Peter Murphy

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The political economy of prosperity, successful societies and productive cultures, Peter Murphy

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The political economy of prosperity

Oclc number

1107359034

Responsibility statement

Peter Murphy

Sub title

successful societies and productive cultures

Summary

Why do some nations and cities attain high levels of economic and social prosperity? What makes them so successful? The kinds of factors habitually cited in answer to these questions explain why nations improve their economic and social performance but not why a small group of nations (or cities) perform much better than the rest. Economists stress efficient markets, effective industries and functional factors like transport, health, education, and infrastructure. Political scientists emphasize honest and democratic government. This bookargues that three further factors are key: paradoxes, patterns, and portals. --, Provided by publisher

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