Political Science 242 (POLSCI242)

This essay explores how inclusive institutions have political and economic institutions that support technological innovation due to the centralisation of power and providing citizens incentives like patents and property rights.

This essays deals with how the Internet and Big Tech companies like social media platforms have shown to enhance democracy in some aspects, but have also undermined it, due to fake news, filter bubbles and echo chambers which negatively effect democracy as they influence the manner in which citizens garner information and take part in democratic activities.

These notes consist of the slide shows, the podcasts, what was said in class, the textbook readings, as well as hints and tips about possible questions. The notes are broken down into lectures and provide summaries and key dates at the end of the chapters. It simplifies all the combined information into easy-to-remember key points!

I made notes so you don't have too! With these notes, I got 75% plus.

Intensive summaries of all the necessary chapters of Why Nations Fail. These notes provide context, definitions, important dates and key people. They also highlight the readings that will boost your studies, allowing you to pass with ease.

An in depth summary of the lectures for Why Nations Fail, including all the important dates and the tips given in class to get you through the test and exam (2018).

Detailed class notes taken during all lectures that give specific emphasis and clues to what will be asked in the Semester Test and Exam. Includes diagrams lecturer presented in class and class discussions.

This is a summary of the book Why Nations Fail by Acemoglu and Robinson. It summarizes the relevant chapters covered in the lectures of 2016 and researched descriptions that can help explain some of the concepts mentioned.