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Angus Deaton on Health, Wealth, and Poverty
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Length:
60 minutes
Released:
Nov 18, 2013
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Angus Deaton of Princeton University and author of the Great Escape talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about the book--the vast improvements in health and standard of living in recent times. Deaton surveys the improvements in life expectancy and income both in the developed and undeveloped world. Inequality of both health and wealth are discussed as well. The conversation closes with a discussion of foreign aid and what rich nations can do for the poor.
Released:
Nov 18, 2013
Format:
Podcast episode
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