Comparing the impact of political systems on famine occurrence, focusing on how Botswana's democracy has prevented famines while Ethiopia faces ongoing suppression. The chapter also includes ads for travel to Puerto Rico and LinkedIn Jobs for small businesses.
It's common knowledge that famines are usually caused by major droughts: Rain doesn't fall, crops don't grow, and people go hungry. But recent research suggests that while weather may trigger famines, they may actually be more of a human-made catastrophe. Find out more in this classic episode.
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