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Name: The Great Escape
Author: Angus Deaton

In *The Great Escape*, Nobel Prize‑winning economist Angus Deaton chronicles two and a half centuries of progress that lifted millions out of poverty through medical breakthroughs, improved sanitation, and economic growth. He balances this narrative with a sober analysis of persistent gaps: famines, epidemics such as HIV/AIDS, and the uneven development seen in nations like the United States, China, and India. Deaton critiques ineffective international aid and proposes reforms—such as reshaping drug‑company incentives and easing trade barriers—to empower developing countries to achieve their own paths to prosperity. His work serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the forces that shape health, wealth, and inequality worldwide.

First publish date: 2013

Genre: History/Modern History

Authors: Angus Deaton

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