Angus Deaton: The Great Escape: Health, Wealth, and the Origins of Inequality

The Great Escape: Health, Wealth, and the Origins of Inequality


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The world is a better place than it used to be. People are healthier, wealthier, and live longer. Yet the escapes from destitution by so many has left gaping inequalities between people and nations. In The Great Escape, Angus Deaton--one of the foremost experts on economic development and on poverty--tells the remarkable story of how, beginning 250 years ago, some parts of the world experienced sustained progress, opening up gaps and setting the stage for today's disproportionately unequal world. Deaton takes an in-depth look at the historical and ongoing patterns behind the health and wealth of nations, and addresses what needs to be done to help those left behind. Deaton describes vast innovations and wrenching setbacks: the successes of antibiotics, pest control, vaccinations, and clean water on the one hand, and disastrous famines and the HIV/AIDS epidemic on the other. He examines the United States, a nation that has prospered but is today experiencing slower growth and increasing inequality. He also considers how economic growth in India and China has improved the lives of more than a billion people. Deaton argues that international aid has been ineffective and even harmful. He suggests alternative efforts--including reforming incentives to drug companies and lifting trade restrictions--that will allow the developing world to bring about its own Great Escape. Demonstrating how changes in health and living standards have transformed our lives, The Great Escape is a powerful guide to addressing the well-being of all nations.

Find out how many eggs hens lay each year, how diver fishermen catch fish, where bread comes from and a great deal more remarkable facts about food. With over 70 flaps to lift, children can discover all sorts of interesting and surprising facts about food and its origin, likely to inspire conversation and plenty of food for thought. Bright and cheerful illustrations create a gentle way for adults to approach to a sometimes alarming, but essential, subject to young children. Filled with fun facts children can discuss with friends and family at meal times. Featuring The Great Escape: Health, Wealth, and the Origins of Inequality download ebook pdf connect-the-dot puzzles from syndicated newspaper columns, this book packs a big punch with pocket-sized but intricate designs for readers to decipher. In addition to traditional connect-the-dots, you?ll find unique innovations such as connecting odd/even numbers and other multiple line vatiations. Each final image is a small treasure... beautifully drawn and charming. A wide variety of subject matter further adds to the final surprise. From the publishers of The Greatest Dot-to-Dot Books in the World series. Great for gifts and travel! Ages 8 to adult.


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Author: Angus Deaton
Number of Pages: 376 pages
Published Date: 02 Jul 2015
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Publication Country: New Jersey, United States
Language: English
ISBN: 9780691165622
Download Link: Click Here
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