The Chairperson Of The Corruption Eradication Commission Clarifies 'Stupid' On Anies How Democracies Dies Reading: What I Read 2012 Why Nations Fail

KPK Chairman Firli Bahuri (BETWEEN)

JAKARTA - Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Firli Bahuri stated that he had read the book Why Nations Fail in 2012, not 2002 as previously mentioned when giving a speech at an event held by the KPK. Firli also clarified that he was just saying the wrong year after reading the book.

"This morning I said that Mr. Anies (Anies Baswedan) read How Democracies Dies. I saw that someone had read the book Why Nations Fail. Well, I have been reading the book for a long time, meaning I read Why Nations Fail in 2012, this book is what I intention, "said Firli in his statement quoted by Antara, Tuesday, November 24.

Firli also admitted that the book Why Nations Fail he read was the first edition published in Great Britain in 2012 and is not a translation in Indonesian.

"I mean the Why Nations Fail book that I have read in 2012, the original edition that was published first in Great Britain in 2012 (not an Indonesian translation). I still keep the book in my library," said Firli.

Previously, Firli mentioned the upload of a photo of DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan reading the book How Democracies Dies.

Initially, Firli talked about many countries that failed to realize the goals of their country because there were many corruption crimes.

"So, yesterday I saw it was in the media, Mr. Anies read How Democracies Dies. Previously there was a book Why Nations Fail. I have read that book for a long time, in 2002 I have read the book. If someone has just read it now, many criticize ' right, it's been a long time since the book, "said Firli in the" Handover of Confiscation from the KPK "broadcast on the KPK's YouTube account, Tuesday.

It is known, Anies uploaded a photo on his personal Twitter account @aniesbaswedan on Sunday (22/11). Anies was seen sitting while reading the book How Democracies Dies and also accompanied by a brief explanation on the photo "Good morning everyone. Enjoy Sunday morning".

Based on information from the Goodreads page, the book Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty written by Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson was first published by Crown Business in March 2012.