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The Post-American World

The Post-American World

Fareed Zakaria

Analyzes the shift in global power dynamics, with the rise of nations outside of the Western sphere.

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The Rise and Fall of Nations

The Rise and Fall of Nations

Ruchir Sharma

Analyzes the economic rise and decline of nations, focusing on trends that shape global prosperity.

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Start-up Nation

Start-up Nation

Dan Senor

Examines Israel's success in technology and innovation, offering insights into the country’s entrepreneurial culture.

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The Mystery of Capital

The Mystery of Capital

Hernando De Soto

Examines why capitalism works in some countries and fails in others, focusing on property rights and economic infrastructure.

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Getting Better

Getting Better

Charles Kenny

Argues that global health, education, and human rights have improved significantly in recent decades.

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How the West Grew Rich

How the West Grew Rich

Nathan Rosenberg

Examines the economic and cultural factors that contributed to Western prosperity.

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How to Spend $50 Billion to Make the World a Better Place

How to Spend $50 Billion to Make the World a Better Place

Bj√∏rn Lomborg

Proposes strategies for prioritizing global investments to solve pressing issues, using cost-benefit analysis.

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The Bottom Billion

The Bottom Billion

Paul Collier

Examination of the poorest countries and the global challenges they face.

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Common Wealth

Common Wealth

Jeffrey D. Sachs

Insights on sustainable development and ending poverty.

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A World-Class Education

A World-Class Education

Vivien Stewart

Exploration of international education systems and best practices.

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