A groundbreaking analysis challenges conventional assumptions about what drives national success, arguing that the true determinants lie not in natural advantages like land or wealth, but in the strength of a country’s governing structures. By examining how institutions distribute power, establish credibility, and create opportunities, the study offers a fresh perspective on why some societies thrive while others struggle. Experts suggest these frameworks—often overlooked in favor of economic or geographic factors—hold the key to sustainable progress. For policymakers and economists, the findings could reshape long-held debates on development and governance.
The answer lies less in geography or resources than in the institutions that shape power, legitimacy and opportunity.
