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• Fall of the Western Roman Empire 14 min read

  Ferguson frequently draws parallels between Western civilization's current trajectory and Rome's decline. This provides essential historical context for understanding arguments about civilizational foundations being eroded.

• Institutional economics 15 min read

  Ferguson's work emphasizes how institutions form civilization's foundations. Understanding institutional economics illuminates why the erosion of legal, financial, and social institutions threatens civilizational stability.