Towards An Elite Theory Of Economic Development

Download or read book Towards an Elite Theory of Economic Development written by Tomas Casas-Klett and published by de Gruyter. This book was released on 2024 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Institutions, the humanly devised constraints of economic activity, are outcomes of elite agency. Leveraging ideas from economics, sociology, politics, and strategic management, this book proposes an 'elite theory of economic development'. The overarching goal is to foster sustainable value creation at the elite business model level. This work also aims to contribute to transformational leadership, and links are made to the annual Elite Quality Index (EQx), a measure of the value creation of national elites. Presents a theory of society, the economy, and the way the world actually is. Provides lucid analysis on elites and their contribution to economic and human development. Suggests practical frameworks and measurements for sustainable value creation and appropriation.