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The White Man's Burden

Why the West's Efforts to Aid the Rest Have Done So Much Ill and So Little Good
Pages
448
Published
2006
Language
English

Synopsis

William Easterly, a renowned development economist, delivers a powerful critique of Western efforts to aid developing nations. Following his dismissal from the World Bank for his previous work, Easterly presents a blistering indictment of economic policies for the world's poor. This book challenges readers to confront the history of ineptitude in international aid and reconsider approaches to global development.

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