Joel Mokyr on Growth, Innovation, and Stagnation
EconTalk
Angus Deaton talks with host Russ Roberts about his book, the Great Escape--the vast improvements in health and standard of living in recent times. Deaton surveys the improvements in life expectancy and income both in the developed and undeveloped world. Inequality of both health and wealth are discussed as well. The conversation closes with a discussion of foreign aid and what rich nations can do for the poor.