The why the poorest countries are failing and what can be done about it Collier, Paul. creator text bibliography enk Oxford New York Oxford University Press 2008 2007 monographic eng

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xiii, 209 p. ; 20 cm. Global poverty, economist Collier points out, is actually falling quite rapidly for about 80% of the world. The real crisis lies in a group of about 50 failing states, the bottom billion, whose problems defy traditional approaches to alleviating poverty. Here, Collier contends that these fifty failed states pose the central challenge of the developing world in the twenty-first century. This group of small nations, largely unnoticed by the industrialized West, are dropping further and further behind the majority of the world's people, often falling into an absolute decline in living standards. A struggle rages within each of these nation between reformers and corrupt leaders--and the corrupt are winning. Collier analyzes the causes of failure, and offers a bold new plan.--From publisher description. Falling behind and falling apart : the bottom billion -- The conflict trap -- The natural resource trap -- Landlocked with bad neighbors -- Bad governance in a small country -- On missing the boat : the marginalization of the bottom billion in the world economy -- Aid to the rescue? -- Military intervention -- Laws and charters -- Trade policy for reversing marginalization -- An agenda for action. Paul Collier. Includes bibliographical references (p. [193]-195) and index. d------ Poor Developing countries Poverty Developing countries HC79.P6 C634 2007 338.90091724 COL 9780195311457 (cloth : acidfree paper) 0195311450 (cloth : acidfree paper) 2006036630 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip074/2006036630.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0723/2006036630-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0723/2006036630-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip074/2006036630.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0723/2006036630-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0723/2006036630-d.html DLC 061106 20240318183509.0 14624627