Poverty From The Wealth of Nations: Integration and Polarization in the Global Economy since 1760

Alam, M.

In Poverty from the Wealth of Nations , the author presents an analysis of the evolution of global disparities that goes beyond the earlier neo-Marxist critiques of global capitalism. He moves beyond their narrative by inserting two additional asymmetries into the global economy - those created by 'unequal races' and unequal states. The author analyzes not only the power of markets, but the powers that shaped these markets. More importantly, he marshals cross-country evidence to show that loss of sovereignty retarded industrialization, human capital formation and economic growth.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2000-07-07

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780312230180

DOI: 10.1057/9780333985649

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 215