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What It Means When The Rich Give To The Poor feat. William Easterly
Sending economic assistance from western, developed countries to poorer, developing countries has always been a virtuous and noble pursuit. But the ethics behind foreign aid can get messy. Bill Easterly has built an entire career analyzing the pros and cons within the field of development economics. He is a professor of economics at NYU, and also the co-director of their Development Research Institute.Bill has written a number of books on the topic as well, including The Tyranny Of Experts, The Forgotten Rights Of The Poor, and The White Man's Burden.Greg and Bill dive into the nuances of…
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