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concept-1857	none	Inequality in the Caribbean: A Case Study of Hispaniola	2015	22	.pdf	application/pdf	7869	368	42	In “What Makes Countries Rich or Poor?” Diamond critiques the work of Acemoglu et al. and argues that alongside institution building, the geography of a state should be considered as a factor impacting power, prosperity, and poverty in a country.28 Diamond suggests that Rodrik et al. make a valid argument that politics and political institutions determine what economic institution the country will have, but also notes that the challenges geography poses complicates this process. Additionally, I argue that the Dominican Republic’s willingness to adopt democratic values is key to why the eastern-most part of Hispaniola experiences stronger political institutions, better economic growth, and less overall political and economic inequality.	cache/concept-1857.pdf	txt/concept-1857.txt