The Bottom Billion

Why the Poorest Countries are Failing and What Can Be Done About It

(Author) Paul Collier
Format: Paperback
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The Bottom Billion is an elegant and impassioned synthesis from one of the world's leading experts on Africa and poverty. It was hailed as "the best non-fiction book so far this year" by Nicholas Kristoff of The New York Times.

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Publisher:
Oxford University Press Inc
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
225
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780195374636
Publish year:
2008
Publish date:
Oct. 2, 2008

Paul Collier

Paul Collier is a prominent economist and author known for his research on the economic development of African countries. He is best known for his book "The Bottom Billion," which explores the challenges facing the world's poorest countries and proposes solutions to address their economic struggles. Collier's writing is characterized by its clear and accessible style, making complex economic concepts understandable to a wide audience. His work has had a significant impact on the field of development economics and has influenced policymakers and academics alike.

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