How Nations Escape Poverty

Episode 502 of the The Political Orphanage podcast, hosted by Andrew Heaton, Rainer Zeitelmann, titled "How Nations Escape Poverty" was published on May 16, 2024 and runs 71 minutes.

May 16, 2024 ·71m · The Political Orphanage

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Episode Description

Dr. Rainer Zitelmann is the author of "How Nations Escape Poverty: Vietnam, Poland, and the Origins of Prosperity." He joins to discuss the efficacy of international development aid, and what we can learn from the economic growth of Asia vs. that of Africa.

Book at: www.mightyheaton.com/featured

Dr. Zitelmann on Nazi Economics: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-nazis-thought-about-economics/id1439837349?i=1000577197764

Dr. Zitelmann on his book "In Defense of Capitalism"

https://politicalorphanage.libsyn.com/capitalism-remains-undefeated

Film: "Poland: From Socialism to Prosperity"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBIhsZ9GNHc&t=118s

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