Political Economy of Institutions

Compare and contrast the ‘inclusive political institutions’ analysis of Acemoglu and Robinson with the analysis of ‘political settlements’ as frameworks that can explain how political power affects the emergence and effectiveness of economic institutions. Evaluate how historical evidence has been used to validate each of these approaches.

Compare and contrast the ‘inclusive political institutions’ analysis of Acemoglu and Robinson with the analysis of ‘political settlements’ as frameworks that can explain how political power affects the emergence and effectiveness of economic institutions. Evaluate how historical evidence has been used to validate each of these approaches.

Compare and contrast the ‘inclusive political institutions’ analysis of Acemoglu and Robinson with the analysis of ‘political settlements’ as frameworks that can explain how political power affects the emergence and effectiveness of economic institutions. Evaluate how historical evidence has been used to validate each of these approaches.