47 pages • 1 hour read
Jeffrey SachsThe End of Poverty: Economic Possibilities for Our Time
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2005A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In The End of Poverty, Jeffrey Sachs outlines a path to eradicate extreme poverty globally by 2025, inspired by John Maynard Keynes's essay Economic Possibilities for Our Grandchildren. Sachs divides the book into three parts: introducing basic economic concepts, reflecting on his career as an economist, and detailing a plan to overcome extreme poverty, thus continuing Enlightenment ideals.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Jeffrey Sachs' The End of Poverty receives praise for its ambitious vision and insightful analysis of global poverty eradication. Critics commend Sachs' solutions and economic expertise but note his optimistic timelines may be overly ambitious. Some feel his Western-centric perspective overlooks local nuances. Overall, it's a thought-provoking read for those interested in development economics.
Who Should Read The End of Poverty?
A reader who would enjoy The End of Poverty by Jeffrey Sachs is likely interested in global economics, development strategies, and poverty alleviation. They may have previously engaged with works like Out of Poverty by Paul Polak or Development as Freedom by Amartya Sen. This reader appreciates comprehensive analyses and data-driven solutions to global economic issues.
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Race / Racism
Identity: Race
Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice