We used to be trapped. And by “we,” I really do mean all of us. A few hundred years ago, the majority of the world lived in extreme poverty, and even in recent decades, people lucky enough to clear ...
It's nature vs. nurture. One of the big debates of our time involves the causes of economic growth. Why is North America richer than South America? Why is Africa poor and Europe wealthy? Is it ...
The sachet economy's environmental burden attacks the core asset of the poor, their health, confirming the decline of human ...
A peeling mural depicts the heyday of coal in Glouster, Ohio. (Michael S. Williamson/The Washington Post) Americans are wealthier than ever, but social media is full of posts and videos about how the ...
In this chat with reporters, Senior Special Adviser on Industrialisation to the President of African Development Bank, Prof. Oyebanji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, explains fundamental structural issues ...
University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau provides funding as a member of The Conversation NZ. University of Auckland provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU. With a National-led ...
Oliver Gough does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...
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