Pathway to Change: Culture, Economics, Human Progress, and Prosperity

A fascinating deep dive into the dynamic interplay between culture, economics, institutions, and human prosperity.

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 enforcemen...