Economic development: Why are some countries rich, others poor?

a collection of articles, books and videos exploring the question: "Why are some countries rich, others poor?"

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Paths to prosperity. How to get rich in the 21st century

Paths to prosperity. How to get rich in the 21st century

Article 2024
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Samsung’s Dangerous Dominance over South Korea

Samsung’s Dangerous Dominance over South Korea

Video 2023
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Why Oil Doesn’t Corrupt Norway

Why Oil Doesn’t Corrupt Norway

Video 2022
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How did Europe become the richest part of the world? | Aeon Essays

How did Europe become the richest part of the world? | Aeon Essays

Article 2021
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AMERICA’S ROLE IN NATION-BUILDING (pdf) - FROM GERMANY TO IRAQ

AMERICA’S ROLE IN NATION-BUILDING (pdf) - FROM GERMANY TO IRAQ

Article 2018
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Guns, Germs and Steel - Marginal Revolution University

Guns, Germs and Steel - Marginal Revolution University

Video 2018
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Created: May 25, 2018
Updated: Jan 13, 2026