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Why do some countries remain poor?

The Rachman Review

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Isn't History a Big Determinant of Growth in Africa?

A lot of work in economic history emphasizes how historical institutions are a big determinent of progress in growth. But despite all this, some countries are clearly doing better than others. I actually want to applaud those countries that, despite all this awful stuff, they do quite a lot better o cas so take the case off congo. If you look at present ta congo, what goes wrong there is the very close connection between the politics and the mining interests. And that actually is holding that country back.

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