The Bottom Billion: Why the Poorest Countries are Failing and What Can Be Done About It

The Bottom Billion: Why the Poorest Countries are Failing and What Can Be Done About It

The Bottom Billion, authored by Paul Collier, focuses on the challenges faced by the world's poorest countries and the factors that contribute to their underdevelopment. Collier examines the traps of conflict, natural resources, landlocked geography, and bad governance that keep these countries in poverty. He proposes practical solutions to address these issues and promote economic growth and stability. This book offers valuable insights into the relationship between poverty, development, and international relations.