What Happened to Liberal Democracy?

Narrated by John Lee

Released: August 11, 2026
Length: 12 hrs
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Profile Audio

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This audiobook explores the rise and decline of liberalism, examining its initial promise of shared prosperity and democratic values and the challenges that led to its erosion. Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu reflects on the current state of liberal democracy and offers a hopeful perspective on how it can be remade for the future.

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