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Why some countries grew rich

Geoff Riley

16th February 2015

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In this short video, Sureash Naidu of Columbia University shows how three interconnected forces have led some countries to grow rich and enjoy a standard of living today that would have been unimaginable two centuries ago. By understanding these forces we can also understand why some countries haven't made that step.

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Geoff Riley

Geoff Riley FRSA has been teaching Economics for nearly forty years. He has over twenty years experience as Head of Economics at leading schools. He writes extensively and is a contributor and presenter on CPD and Revision conferences in the UK and overseas.

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