Poverty and Progress: Realities and Myths about Global Poverty

by Deepak Lal

Book Overview

The greatest reduction in mass poverty in human history has occurred during the current era of globalization. The world's poor are now catching up with the rich at a rapid pace in terms of human well-being--health, education, and life span.

Drawing on 50 years of experience around the globe, renowned development economist Deepak Lal describes developing country realities and refutes misguided notions about economic progress, including World...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1938048830
• ISBN13: 9781938048838
• Release Date: June 2013
• Publisher: Cato Institute
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.1"