The Making of the Modern Muslim State: Professor Malika Zeghal
The Making of the Modern Muslim State: Professor Malika Zeghal by Dr Alice Evans
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What caused the Islamic Revival? Professor Jared Rubin
Professor Jared Rubin has authored two superb books, “Rulers, Religion and Riches” and “How the World Became Rich”. He joined my podcast, to discuss:
- Why did the Middle East Fall Behind?
- What caused the shift to Scriptural Literalism?
- What explains the Rise and Decline of Sufism?
- How important was Wahhabism and Saudi Petrodollars?
- Why were Liberalising Reforms Short-Lived?
- Why has Digital Technology been More Disruptive in MENA?
- What’s Constraining Middle East Economic Growth?
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"Raised to Obey": Agustina Paglayan
Professor Agustina Paglayan has a fascinating new book: “Raised to Obey”!
She contends that mass primary education systems were primarily established to consolidate state authority and maintain social order.
But what about industrialisation, democratisation or the Protestant Reformation?
And why should education experts consider Political Economy?
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Raised-Obey-Education-Princeton-Economic/dp/069126127X/
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How does Low Fertility Affect Economic Growth, Worldwide? Jesús Fernández-Villaverde
How exactly does low fertility affect economic growth, are UN population predictions accurate, what’s driving the decline in fertility, and what can be done?
To answer these questions, I’m joined by the brilliant macro-economist, Jesús Fernández-Villaverde
Read his recent paper: The Wealth of Working Nations https://www.nber.org/papers/w31914
Professor Daron Acemoglu is famous for his careful empirical research, demonstrating the economic importance of institutions. But actually, he’s done a 180 to embrace culture!
In this podcast we discuss his new theory of culture, what drives liberty and prosperity, the limits of democracy, and the importance of geography!
Dr Alice Evans and leading experts discuss growth, governance, & gender inequalities.
Alice is a Senior Lecturer at King's College London, and Faculty Associate at the Harvard Kennedy School.
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