Pathway to Change : Culture, Economics, Human Progress, and Prosperity

Name: Pathway to Change : Culture, Economics, Human Progress, and Prosperity
Brand: MIT Press Ltd

MIT Press Ltd

A fascinating deep dive into the dynamic interplay between culture, economics, institutions, and human prosperity.\nIn Pathway to Change, Naci Mocan investigates the economic origins of current cultural beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors, highlighting the lasting impact of historical agricultural practices and ecological conditions. He shows that cultural traits evolve in response to external shocks\u2014such as exposure to violence, changes in institutional quality, and the laws and law enforcement\u2014and argues that culture and institutions influence each other: culture shapes the functioning of institutions, while institutions also mold cultural norms. As a result, the success of institutional reforms depends heavily on the cultural context in which they are implemented.\nDrawing on research from\n\nPathway to Change\nCulture, Economics, Human Progress, and Prosperity\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracke;