See, for Example, Easterly and Levine. Introduction to Development Economics
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2 This seems related to the idea that history matters; that economic development is path dependent. The work of Brian Arthur emphasizes path dependence. In development economics we examine this notion when we look at history versus expectations, work by K. Matsuyama and Paul Krugman. It is interesting, in this regard, to remember that Rostows Stages of Economic Growth was written as a manifesto for developing economies. Introduction to Development Economics
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