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The Mystery of Capital: Why Capitalism Triumphs in the West and Fails Everywhere Else

Explore why assets held by the poor often cannot function as capital, and how formal property systems might connect local ownership to wider markets.

7 parts, about 20 minutes to read.

At a glance

Author
Hernando de Soto
Parts
7 parts
Reading time
about 20 minutes
The whole book
Also to read in full

What the summary covers

  1. The Five Mysteries of Capital2 min
  2. The Mystery of Missing Information3 min
  3. The Mystery of Capital3 min
  4. The Mystery of Political Awareness2 min
  5. The Missing Lessons of U.S. History4 min
  6. The Mystery of Legal Failure4 min
  7. By Way of Conclusion2 min

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