INSTRUCTIONS:
MUST HAVE READ "Why Nations Fail by Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson #1) Provide an example of a nation that has succeeded or failed (from any part of Why Nations Fail). Have some quotations from Nations about it – showing details about the nation. Know why Acemoglu and Robinson think that this nation either succeeded or failed (explain specifically what A&R thought were the reasons of the success or the failure) #2) Explain how A&R’s theory of that nation’s success or failure stacks up against the cultural, geographic, ignorance, or modernity theories (choose one). #) Finally, argue your position on this nation’s success or failure, either in light of the competing theories or a different theory, or your own. The essay should be at least 400 words. You should write an introduction, a thesis statement, at least two body paragraphs, and a short (a few sentences) conclusion. You may quote from the book as many times as you like in the service of your argument.