James A. Robinson

James A. Robinson is a professor at the University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy.

Articles by James A. Robinson

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The Upside of Populism

Argument

Daron Acemoglu, James A. Robinson

October 19, 2019, 12:01 AM

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Is Congo Finally Getting Its Act Together?

Argument

James A. Robinson

December 20, 2013, 9:32 PM

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The Snake That Eats Itself

Argument

Daron Acemoglu, James A. Robinson

August 5, 2013, 4:43 PM

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The Orangutan in a Tuxedo

Argument

James A. Robinson

November 12, 2012, 9:55 PM

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Uncultured

Argument

Daron Acemoglu, James A. Robinson

August 1, 2012, 10:53 PM

10 Reasons Countries Fall Apart

Failed States

Daron Acemoglu, James A. Robinson

June 18, 2012, 1:55 AM

The Junta’s Soft Landing

Argument

Daron Acemoglu, James A. Robinson

September 30, 2010, 3:30 PM

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