The Tyranny of Experts: Economists, Dictators, and the Forgotten Rights of the Poor
In The Tyranny of Experts, William Easterly explores the connection between economic advice, political authority, and the lives of poor people. The book questions development strategies that overlook individual rights and emphasizes the importance of choice, accountability, and human agency in debates about poverty and progress.
About This Book
William Easterly examines the relationship between economic expertise, political power, and global development.
The book focuses on the rights and agency of poor people, challenging approaches that treat them primarily as subjects of policy.
It considers how economists and dictators have influenced development efforts and the ideas behind them.
This is a critical work of economics and political analysis about poverty, governance, and the choices societies make in pursuing progress.
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