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The wealth and poverty of nations
Why Some Are So Rich and Some So Poor
Book • 1998
The book delves into the complex interplay of cultural mores and historical circumstances that explain why some nations achieve economic success while others remain in poverty.
Landes argues that industrialization, supported by cultural and institutional frameworks, is the pivotal force behind wealth creation.
He highlights the significance of cultural attitudes toward work, innovation, and risk-taking as drivers of sustained growth, particularly in European nations.
The narrative spans centuries, incorporating anecdotes, case studies, and comparative analysis to provide a global viewpoint on economic development.
However, the book has been criticized for its Eurocentric perspective and neglect of developments in non-Western regions.
Landes argues that industrialization, supported by cultural and institutional frameworks, is the pivotal force behind wealth creation.
He highlights the significance of cultural attitudes toward work, innovation, and risk-taking as drivers of sustained growth, particularly in European nations.
The narrative spans centuries, incorporating anecdotes, case studies, and comparative analysis to provide a global viewpoint on economic development.
However, the book has been criticized for its Eurocentric perspective and neglect of developments in non-Western regions.
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