The Elusive Quest for Growth
Economists' Adventures and Misadventures in the Tropics
by William R. Easterly
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Recommended by 1 source and appears in Development Economics, Economic Development, and Finance.
Why economists' attempts to help poorer countries improve their economic wellbeing have failed.Since the end of World War II, economists have tried to figure out how poor countries in the tropics could attain standards of living approaching those of countries in Europe and North America. Attempted remedies have included providing foreign aid, inve...
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Recommended by 1 source and appears in Development Economics, Economic Development, and Finance.
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