James A. Robinson

James A. Robinson is a professor at the University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy.

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The Upside of Populism
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Is Congo Finally Getting Its Act Together?
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The Snake That Eats Itself
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The Orangutan in a Tuxedo
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Uncultured
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