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How the World Became Rich

Narrated by Adam Barr

Released
January 17, 2023
Length
10 hrs 15 mins
Format
Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
Tantor Audio
Mark Koyama and Jared Rubin explore the many theories behind the rapid economic growth of the past two centuries, examining factors such as geography, politics, culture, demography, and colonialism. They analyze why some countries experienced early industrialization while others lagged behind, highlighting the complex paths to wealth. The audiobook also considers what lessons history offers for countries striving to escape poverty, emphasizing the importance of institutions and culture in shaping economic development.

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