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OLSON, MANCUR, 1932 to 1998

Mancur Olson

American economist.

Books: 2
Editions tracked: 3
First editions: 2
Nationality: United States

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Earliest first editionThe Logic of Collective ActionHarvardU.P.; Oxford U.P, 1965 Most editions trackedThe Logic of Collective Action2 editions

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1The Logic of Collective Action1965
2Power and Prosperity2000

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The Logic of Collective Action

Mancur Olson · first published 1965

1st HarvardU.P.; Oxford U.P1965 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
Harvard University Press1965 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this

Power and Prosperity

Mancur Olson · first published 2000

1st Basic Books2000 Other Not yet valued Log in to want this

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What order should I read Mancur Olson's books in?

In publication order they begin with The Logic of Collective Action (1965), then Power and Prosperity (2000). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was Mancur Olson's first book?

The earliest book we list is The Logic of Collective Action, first published in 1965.

When was Mancur Olson born?

Mancur Olson was born in 1932 and died in 1998.

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We track 2 books by Mancur Olson across 3 editions, 2 of them first editions.

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