History Why are poor countries poor?

[rayven]

Probably an extreme example, but an example none the less.



one of the poorest countries in the world that most of the gadgets people got for chrissy compromised of stolen resources from here..

 

[cancat]

Interesting vid on this subject

Niall Ferguson: The 6 killer apps of prosperity


1.Competition
2. Scientific revolution
3. Property rights
4. Modern Medicine
5. Consumer society
6. Work ethic

Finally got round to watching this. Very interesting

 

[Upton Sinclair]

I don't much agree with Niall Ferguson but I do love watching his stuff - very solid historical analysis.

 

[bombermick]

Sensational analysis. Those British hoodie gangs (and the wanton violence they've caused) says it all, combined with the East's superior maths skills.

 

[Upton Sinclair]

Sensational analysis. Those British hoodie gangs (and the wanton violence they've caused) says it all, combined with the East's superior maths skills.

I haven't actually watched the one quoted in this thread - seen some other stuff he's done though, his History of Money was par excellence.