The Great Escape

Discover the remarkable story of global progress, inequality, and what it means for today's world. In this Nobel Prize-winning economist's book, take an in-depth look at the historical and ongoing patterns behind the health and wealth of nations. From innovations like antibiotics and vaccinations to disasters like famines and the HIV/AIDS epidemic, learn how progress has led to damning inequalities. With insight into the successes and failures of international aid and a call to reform incentives to drug companies and lift trade restrictions, this powerful guide offers solutions to bring about a great escape for all nations.