Beating the Odds - Justin Yifu Lin , Celestin Monga

Beating the Odds: Jump-Starting Developing Countries by Justin Yifu Lin & Célestin Monga

Why do some poor countries manage to grow rapidly despite weak institutions, poor infrastructure, and limited resources—while others remain stuck? In Beating the Odds, two of the world’s leading development economists challenge long-held assumptions about what development really requires and present a bold, practical path out of poverty. Buy in Kenya with fast delivery.

What you’ll learn:

• Why traditional development advice often fails poor countries

• How nations can grow without first fixing institutions and infrastructure

• The role of industrial parks and export-processing zones in driving growth

• How foreign investment helps build local skills and global competitiveness

• Real-world lessons from successful development stories across Africa and Asia

Who should read this book:

• Policymakers and public-sector leaders

• Economists and development practitioners

• Entrepreneurs interested in emerging markets

• Students of economics, global development, and public policy

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