Quote by Douglass North

"The performance of economies over time is determined by institutions and institutional change."

"Ideas have consequences, and the ideas we hold shape the institutions we create."

"Economic history is fundamentally about understanding how societies organize production and exchange."

"Property rights are the foundation upon which all economic activity rests."

"I've seen the worst humanity has to offer."

"Sometimes I wonder if the world is worth saving."

"Every choice shapes our destiny."

"Order is the foundation of a good life."