Why Some Countries Become Wealthier Faster Than Others
Two countries can begin with similar incomes, populations and resources, so how can one become much wealthier within a generation while the other barely changes? The answer depends partly on what “wealthier” means and how it is measured. This section distinguishes economic growth from economic development and shows why national output cannot fully describe people’s lives.
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