Great Escape Health, Wealth, and the Origins of Inequality - Angus Deaton

The Great Escape: Health, Wealth, and the Origins of Inequality by Angus Deaton

Why are some people and nations healthier, wealthier, and longer-lived than others? In The Great Escape, Nobel Prize–winning economist Angus Deaton traces humanity’s dramatic progress—and the deep inequalities that came with it. From the fight against disease to rising incomes and longer life expectancy, Deaton shows how parts of the world escaped poverty while others were left behind. Blending economics, history, and public health, the book explains how medical breakthroughs, education, and institutions drove progress, while poor governance, weak systems, and misguided aid policies slowed it elsewhere. Deaton challenges popular assumptions about foreign aid, arguing that well-intentioned help can sometimes entrench inequality rather than reduce it. Buy in Kenya with fast delivery at Readers’ Republik.

What you’ll learn

• How health improvements shaped global economic growth

• Why inequality rises alongside progress

• The real impact of foreign aid on poor countries

• How institutions influence long-term prosperity

• Why development is uneven across nations

Who should read the book

• Readers interested in economics and global development

• Students of public health and social policy

• Policymakers and researchers

• Readers of inequality and development books

• Anyone curious about why progress isn’t shared equally

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