আপনার শাসক কি স্বৈরাচারী? | The Dictator's Handbook Mesquita & Smith | SC বই-ঠেক EP 20

Join us for another captivating exploration of literature with Premasis Mukherjee on বই-ঠেক. In this episode, Arunava Khasnobis and Premasis turn their attention to the provocative insights of "The Dictator's Handbook: Why Bad Behavior is Almost Always Good Politics" by Bruce Bueno de Mesquita and Alastair Smith.

This book offers a compelling look into the mechanics of political power, revealing how leaders maintain control through strategies that often defy moral expectations. Mesquita and Smith dissect the hidden rules that govern the behavior of dictators, democrats, and everyone in between, showing how the pursuit of power can shape political decisions and global affairs. Through their discussion, Arunava and Premasis will unravel the underlying logic that drives political maneuvering and leadership strategies. Be sure to join us for this thought-provoking conversation, and catch other episodes of বই-ঠেক for more insightful literary discussions!

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
3:31 About the Book and Authors
6:33 What did the Authors say in this book?
7:40 Checks and Balances
8:30 Why did the authors said there was no change in politics : Logics behind this
9:55 Dictator's Inner Circle: Army, Tax Collector, Vote manager and Big business house
17:00 Three group for the Ruler: Nominal, Real selector and Core group
18:10 Five rules to be the Ruler
24:25 Democratic leader vs. Dictator
25:30 Money: absolute priority
28:27 Taxation: Formal tax and Informal tax
29:22 Summary of Five Rules
33:26 What should the new ruler do to come to power: The Golden Rules
38:30 First things after coming to power: Money and Core Group
44:49 How to stay in power?
49:46 Problems in Tax
55:40 Education system in Dictatorship: People must not be educated
59:21 Corruption
1:01:36 People in Revolt
1:04:08 Outro

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