Kicking Away the Ladder: Development Strategy in Historical Perspective
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2002196
Book • Nonfiction
2002
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Kicking Away the Ladder: Development Strategy in Historical Perspective, by Ha-Joon Chang, examines economic development strategies through history. The author argues that rich nations achieved their current status using protectionist policies but now advise poorer nations against them. The book advocates for policy space, allowing developing countries to adopt strategies suited to their unique circumstances.
Informative
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Kicking Away the Ladder: Development Strategy in Historical Perspective by Ha-Joon Chang is praised for its insightful critique of development policies, emphasizing historical analysis to challenge prevailing economic doctrines. Critics appreciate the compelling arguments but note a lack of concrete solutions. The book is valued for its depth, though some find it dense.
Who Should Read Kicking Away the Ladder: Development Strategy in Historical Perspective?
A reader interested in the history of economic development and strategy would enjoy Kicking Away the Ladder: Development Strategy in Historical Perspective by Ha-Joon Chang. Comparable to Jared Diamond's Guns, Germs, and Steel or Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson's Why Nations Fail, it appeals to those curious about economic policy and historical patterns.
196
Book • Nonfiction
2002
Adult
18+ years
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