Pathway to Change
Culture, Economics, Human Progress, and Prosperity
$155.66
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
16 June 2026
Summary
In 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—such as exposure to violence, changes in institutional quality, and the laws and law enforcement—and argues that culture and institutions influence each other: culture shapes the functioning of institut…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780262053044 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0262053047 |
| Author: | Naci Mocan |
| Publisher: | MIT Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | MIT Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 16 June 2026 |
| Weight: | 369g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm |
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About The Author
Naci Mocan
Naci Mocan is the Ourso Distinguished Chair of Economics at Louisiana State University and a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research. He has provided consulting to public and private institutions, including the U.S. Department of Justice, and has served on the Louisiana Advisory Committee of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.
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