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Homi Kharas on "The Rise of the Global Middle Class"

Homi Kharas on "The Rise of the Global Middle Class"

FromThe Devex Book Club


Homi Kharas on "The Rise of the Global Middle Class"

FromThe Devex Book Club

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Length:
35 minutes
Released:
Dec 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The middle class is the most successful group in world history, but today, it’s facing a bit of an identity crisis. The realities of automation, climate change and other factors are straining the once ubiquitous middle class dream, and younger generations are questioning whether it’s really all it’s cracked up to be. In his new book, "The Rise of the Global Middle Class: How the Search for the Good Life Can Change the World," economist and senior fellow at the Brookings Institution’s Center for Sustainable Development Homi Kharas traces the evolution of the middle class all the way from its roots in Victorian England, and ultimately offers a new policy agenda that could pave a way forward. For more information on upcoming episodes and to sign up for our mailing list, visit the Devex Book Club here: https://pages.devex.com/devex-book-club.html
Released:
Dec 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (12)

It seems like every day there’s an important new book being written on global challenges like poverty and climate change. This podcast is for anyone fascinated by books like these, especially the ones that challenge preconceived notions and present innovative ideas.Each month, Devex President and Editor-in-Chief Raj Kumar will sit down with a different author, academic, or development practitioner to discuss a new dimension of these constantly evolving sectors.