The Tyranny of Experts - William Easterly

The Tyranny of Experts by William Easterly

In The Tyranny of Experts, economist William Easterly exposes how top-down development approaches often fail the very people they intend to help. By focusing on technical solutions rather than individual freedoms, many policies end up disempowering the poor. Easterly offers a compelling case for development that respects human rights and local knowledge. Buy in Kenya with fast delivery.

What You’ll Learn

• Why centralized development policies can harm those they aim to help

• The importance of prioritizing individual freedom alongside economic growth

• How local knowledge and participation improve development outcomes

• Insights into the limits of expertise and top-down planning

• Strategies for creating development models that empower rather than control

Who Should Read It

Development professionals, policy makers, economists, and anyone interested in understanding why some well-intentioned aid programs fail and how to create more effective, freedom-respecting solutions.

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