The most powerful argument against autocracy yet

The Development Research Institute (DRI) is devoted to rigorous, scholarly research on the economic development and growth of poor countries. An independent and non-partisan organization, DRI is led by NYU Professors William Easterly  and  Yaw Nyarko and is home to a growing team of researchers. The organization is affiliated with NYU Africa House and the Center for Technology and Economic Development in Abu Dhabi.

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