The Tyranny of Experts: Economists, Dictators, and the Forgotten Rights of the Poor by Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson is a sharp, thought-provoking exploration of how economic progress and political power often collide. Drawing on history, economics, and public policy, the book challenges the idea that experts and authoritarian leaders can solve poverty without protecting the rights and voice of ordinary people.
Readers interested in development, governance, and inequality will find a compelling argument for why freedom and accountable institutions matter. It is an engaging pick for anyone who wants to understand the deeper forces behind prosperity, poverty, and the choices societies make.
