<description>&lt;p&gt;Join host Paul Johnson on &lt;em&gt;New Frontiers &lt;/em&gt;for an in-depth conversation with Nobel Prize winner and acclaimed economist &lt;strong&gt;Professor James Robinson&lt;/strong&gt;. In this episode, Paul and James explore themes from Robinson’s transformative book, &lt;em&gt;Why Nations Fail&lt;/em&gt;. They discuss the critical role of &lt;strong&gt;inclusive versus extractive institutions&lt;/strong&gt; and how these structures influence the &lt;strong&gt;prosperity of nations&lt;/strong&gt;. With insightful perspectives on the &lt;strong&gt;U.S., China, Nigeria&lt;/strong&gt;, and other countries, the conversation highlights how empowering individuals and fostering innovation can shape nations' futures.&lt;/p&gt;
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Join host Paul Johnson on New Frontiers for an in-depth conversation with Nobel Prize winner and acclaimed economist Professor James Robinson. In this episode, Paul and James explore themes from Robinson’s transformative book, Why Nations Fail. They discuss the critical role of inclusive versus extractive institutions and how these structures influence the prosperity of nations. With insightful perspectives on the U.S., China, Nigeria, and other countries, the conversation highlights how empowering individuals and fostering innovation can shape nations' futures.

The Optimistic American

Why Nations Fail Ft. Nobel Prize Winner James A. Robinson

Why Nations Fail Ft. Nobel Prize Winner James A. Robinson

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