The Wealth and Poverty of Nations

The Wealth and Poverty of Nations

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by David S. Landes · 1998

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The Wealth and Poverty of Nations: Why Some Are So Rich and Some So Poor is a 1998 book by historian and economist David Landes. It compares the long-term economic histories of Europe, the United States, Japan, China, the Arab world, and Latin America to explain why some regions experienced sustained economic growth while others stagnated.

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