The Bottom Billion. Book Summary

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Paul Collier

What’s inside

Paul Collier’s ‘The Bottom Billion’ analyzes why impoverished nations fail to progress and offers solutions to help them prosper.

You’ll Learn

  • Understanding of complex economic challenges facing the poorest nations
  • Insights into effective policy making for development
  • Awareness of global economic disparities
  • Strategies for international aid and support

Key Points

  • The Trap of Conflict
  • The Natural Resource Curse
  • Landlocked with Bad Neighbors
  • Bad Governance in a Small Country
  • Aid, Trade, and Intervention Strategies
  • Policies Tailored to Individual Nations
  • Moving Beyond Traditional Aid Models

Who’s it For

  • Economists
  • Policy Makers
  • Students of International Development
  • Activists
  • Philanthropists

About the author

Paul Collier is an esteemed economist and professor, specializing in poverty reduction and international development.