James A. Robinson has published 1 novel and 4 non-fiction books, beginning with Why Nations Fail (2012). The latest is The Narrow Corridor (2019).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with James A. Robinson
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Why Nations Fail
James A. Robinson's most-read book.
Newest
The Narrow Corridor
Published 2019.
Standalone novels in order
Why Nations Fail (Mar 2012), with Daron Acemoğlu
Non-fiction in order
Economic Origins of Dictatorship and Democracy (2005)
Natural Experiments of History (2010)
The Politics of Hiding, Invisibility, and Silence (2014)
The Narrow Corridor (2019)
About James A. Robinson
James Alan Robinson is a British-American economist and political scientist. He is a university professor at the Harris School of Public Policy of the University of Chicago, where he led the Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts. Robinson taught at Harvard University from 2004 to 2015.
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James A. Robinson FAQ
- How many books has James A. Robinson written?
- James A. Robinson has published 1 novel and 4 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read James A. Robinson's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Why Nations Fail.
- What is James A. Robinson's latest book?
- The Narrow Corridor (2019).
- What is James A. Robinson's most famous book?
- Why Nations Fail (2012) is James A. Robinson's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.