The Prosperity Paradox, co-authored by Fosa Jomo, Clayton Christensen, and Karen Dillon, examines the complexities of economic development and poverty alleviation. It challenges conventional approaches to aid and development, arguing that focusing solely on resource provision often fails to create sustainable solutions. The book highlights the importance of market-creating innovations, which transform expensive products into affordable ones for previously excluded populations. It emphasizes the need for systemic change rather than simply addressing symptoms. Ultimately, the book offers a framework for creating lasting positive impact.
This book addresses the complexities of poverty and how some well-intentioned efforts can inadvertently do more harm than good. It provides strategies for effective poverty alleviation, emphasizing the importance of empowering the materially poor and recognizing the dignity in everyone. The authors focus on both North American and Majority World contexts, highlighting that sustainable change comes from within the communities rather than from external interventions.
“We have power and we have to discern how we use that power with like-minded Christians.”—Bill Wichterman
Close to half of the people in the world have had little or no exposure to the Gospel.
9.2% of the world's population lives in extreme poverty, defined as surviving on less than $2.15 per day.
More than 150 million children work in dangerous or exploitative conditions, and 40 million people are enslaved, which is more than at any other time in history.
800 million people suffer from hunger. And 1 in 10 people on the planet lack access to clean water.
These are just some of the problems plaguing our world today. What can we as faithful followers of Christ do? Let’s be clear—without God, we could do nothing. But he continues to reveal a way forward for us. And his Church is winning.
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Solving the World's Greatest Problems 
