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Lant Pritchett on Economic Growth, Charter Cities, and State Capability

Charter Cities Podcast

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The Misallocation of Talent in Development Economics

This chapter focuses on the misallocation of talent in development economics, drawing parallels to Peter Thiel's quote about the best minds focusing on trivial problems. The speakers propose a 'Lant Fellowship' funded by a billionaire, where brilliant young minds would work on transformational ideas in economic growth. They also emphasize the need for a post-structural adjustment approach to economic growth and suggest the use of growth diagnostics.

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