Hilton L. Root Libri

The book explores the evolution of international relations, highlighting a shift from hierarchical structures to networked interdependence in global interactions. Hilton Root argues that this dynamic landscape requires policymakers to adopt new frameworks for understanding change. By applying the science of complex systems, he provides insights into the challenges of development, governance, and alliances in the contemporary political economy, emphasizing the need for innovative approaches to navigate these complexities.

Capital and Collusion delves into the political dynamics that influence capital formation in developing countries. It examines how certain incentives can either promote economic growth or hinder it by enabling corruption and collusion. The book highlights the complex interplay between politics and economic development, providing insights into the barriers that prevent nations from achieving their growth potential. Through this analysis, it sheds light on the critical factors that shape the economic landscape in these regions.

The Fountain of Privilege applies contemporary economic and political theory to answer long-standing historical questions about modernization. In particular, it contrasts political stability in Georgian England with the collapse of the Old Regime in France. Why did a century of economic expansion rupture France’s political foundations while leaving those of Britain intact? Comparing the political and financial institutions of the two states, Hilton Root argues that the French monarchy’s tight control of markets created unresolvable social conflicts whereas England’s broader power base permitted the wider distribution of economic favors, resulting in more flexible and efficient markets. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1994.