Power and Progress: Our Thousand-Year Struggle Over Technology and Prosperity

Power and Progress: Our Thousand-Year Struggle Over Technology and Prosperity by Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson examines how technological innovation and economic progress are deeply intertwined with political power.

The book traces a millennium of human history to show how institutions, inequality, and power struggles have influenced the adoption and impact of technology. Acemoglu and Johnson explore why some nations prosper while others stagnate, emphasizing the role of political and economic structures in shaping the benefits of innovation.

Perfect for readers interested in economics, history, technology, and policy analysis, this book offers both a historical perspective and a lens to understand the future of global prosperity.

Author Description:

Daron Acemoglu is a Turkish-American economist and professor at MIT, known for his research on political economy, institutions, and economic growth.
Simon Johnson is a professor at MIT Sloan School of Management and a former chief economist at the IMF, specializing in macroeconomics, financial crises, and economic development. Together, they combine historical insight and economic analysis to explore the forces that drive human progress.

Format: Paperback