The Tyranny of Experts: Economists, Dictators, and the Forgotten Rights of the Poor
The Tyranny of Experts explores the relationship between economists, dictators, and the forgotten rights of the poor. William Easterly offers a critical examination of economic expertise and political authority, focusing attention on how decisions about poverty can affect the people those decisions are meant to help.
About This Book
William Easterly examines the role of economists in shaping ideas and policies concerning poverty.
The book considers the relationship between economic expertise and dictators, as suggested by its title.
It focuses attention on the rights of poor people and the ways those rights may be overlooked.
This work offers a critical perspective on development, authority, and the treatment of poverty in public decision-making.
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