The Poverty of Nations

Khusro, A.

The Poverty of Nations demonstrates that poverty remains a universal phenomenon, even as most parts of the world see increases in affluence of varying degrees. Cutting across the globe, the study focuses on 24 countries including the industrialised economies, planned economies, developing market economies, mixed economies and the least developed economies. Professor Khusro examines the causes of poverty and of development, the impact of colonialism and the industrial revolution and policies for reducing global poverty today. Theoretical questions of measuring poverty are allied to historical and contemporary analysis.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 1999-08-26

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780333750612

DOI: 10.1057/9780230595774

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 189