The Master Guides: The Global Wealth Gap Shortform

The Master Guide series is an original Shortform exclusive. We integrate the advice from every major book on a topic into a single, authoritative guide.Why are some nations poor while others are rich? Is it the result of factors and circumstances determined long ago, or of contemporary political and economic decisions? Most importantly, is the global wealth gap inevitable, or is it possible that we can minimize—or even close—it?In our master guide to the global wealth gap, we’ll examine answers to these questions from scholars, economists, and political theorists like Jared Diamond (Guns, Germs and Steel) and Max Weber (The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism). We’ll cover different perspectives and theories on what the main cause of the wealth gap is, including geographical differences, cultural differences, and exploitation. In addition, we’ll go over theories of how we can (or can’t) solve it.