Charlie Robertson
The Time-Travelling Economist: Why Education, Electricity and Fertility Are Key to Escaping Poverty
The Time-Travelling Economist: Why Education, Electricity and Fertility Are Key to Escaping Poverty
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This book explores the key issues that countries in Africa and South Asia need to address to escape poverty, such as adult literacy, electricity for manufacturing, and the relationship between fertility and savings. It places these suggestions within a historical perspective and aims to move conversations about development beyond the resource curse or private sector failings.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 274 pages
Publication date: 22 June 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
This captivating and groundbreaking book delves into the critical challenges that countries in Africa and South Asia must confront to break free from the shackles of poverty. It challenges prevailing notions about these nations, highlighting the top priorities that need to be addressed to achieve sustainable development. Among these, adult literacy, access to electricity for manufacturing, and the intricate relationship between fertility and savings emerge as key focus areas.
The book provides a historical context, comparing the current situation in Africa and South Asia with the development trajectories of East Asia, Europe, and the Americas in previous generations and centuries. By doing so, it offers a unique perspective on the factors that have contributed to poverty and the opportunities for transformation.
The Time-Travelling Economist seeks to shift the discourse on development away from the simplistic explanations of the resource curse or private sector failures. Instead, it proposes a fresh approach that emphasizes the policies that governments can implement independently and at affordable costs to shape their future. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the future of the world's low-income countries, as it offers insightful insights and practical solutions for overcoming poverty and achieving sustainable growth.
Weight: 405g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030975968
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022
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