The Narrow Corridor: States, Societies, And The Fate Of Liberty

The Narrow Corridor (Paperback, Penguin Random House, 2019; ~592 pages) offers a sweeping analysis of how human freedom arises from a delicate balance between state power and societal strength. Nobel-winning economists Acemoglu and Robinson introduce the “narrow corridor” framework—arguing that liberty flourishes only when states are capable of protecting citizens and society is robust enough to hold them accountable. Drawing on case studies from ancient civilizations, modern democracies, and societies under authoritarian rule, this book provides a timely guide to sustaining liberty amid global political turbulence