Robert J. Samuelson

Review Essay
Jan/Feb
2001
Robert J. Samuelson

The economist Hernando de Soto argues in his new book that property rights are an essential ingredient for economic development. But this single-bullet theory would do better by noting the complex cultural factors that also affect growth.

Review Essay
Jan/Feb
2001
Robert J. Samuelson

The economist Hernando de Soto argues in his new book that property rights are an essential ingredient for economic development. But this single-bullet theory would do better by noting the complex cultural factors that also affect growth.