The Quest to End Poverty and Worldwide Inequality

500 years ago, differences in income and poverty were not very big. Whether your cradle stood in China, India, Europe, Mexico or Peru, it did not matter much. It contrasts with today, where differences in income and poverty among countries are very large. So, what has happened in the last 500 and especially the last 200 years that explains today’s inequality, and how could this happen? This book explains why the world has poor and rich countries. The book discusses the socio-economic features of countries, how poverty and wealth are measured, what the world’s inequality is, and what the impact is of globalization. The book also examines the evolutions of the various political systems around the world that explain the different economic paths countries took, and what the role of freedom is to combat poverty. Finally, the book gives a critical review of the development cooperation (ODA) that aims to tackle poverty in the world and explains why the results are so disappointing. This book is for anyone who is interested in the historic background of poverty, wealth and inequality in the world. The author hopes that the book contributes to a more meaningful and in-depth discussion on th