The Wealth and Poverty of Nations: Why Some Are So Rich and Some So Poor
Author: David S. Landes
In this exploration of the complex causes of the wealth and poverty of nations, the answers are found not only in the large forces at work in economies – geography, religion, the broad swings of politics – but also in small details. For instance, the invention of spectacles doubled the working life of skilled craftsmen in Europe and played a prominent role in the creation….Read More
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