THE BORDERS OF NATIONS – AGAINST THE WILL OF THE MAJORITY “… the Leviathan equ

THE BORDERS OF NATIONS – AGAINST THE WILL OF THE MAJORITY

“… the Leviathan equilibrium … is based on a darker but realistic assumption that, for most of history, borders have been determined by rulers who attempted to maximize their net rents, broadly defined, with little regard for the will of majorities.”

Enrico Spolaore;Alberto Alesina. The Size of Nations (Kindle Locations 134-135). Kindle Edition.