An important contribution to the literature of economic development, this book presents case studies of productive entrepreneurship in contemporary Africa and Latin America. It looks at the growth of Kenya's chain stores and one-person kiosks, the rise of barter clubs in Argentina, and Nigeria's clothing-design industry to illustrate economists' insights about entrepreneurship and the role that government regulations often play in impeding economic development.
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"Extraordinarily important for the great debate over development." —MiamiHerald.com
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Alvaro Vargas Llosa is the director of the Center on Global Prosperity at the Independent Institute; a lecturer on world economic and political issues at such venues as the World Economic Forum, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Council on Foreign Affairs, and the Inter-American Dialogue; and has contributed to the BBC World Service, the Los Angeles Times, the Miami Herald, the New York Times, Time magazine, and the Wall Street Journal. Among his books are The Che Guevara Myth, the award-winning Liberty for Latin America, and The Madness of Things Peruvian. He lives in Washington, DC. James D. Gwartney is professor of economics, holder of the Gus A. Stavros Eminent Scholar Chair, and director of the Stavros Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Economic Education at Florida State University. He lives in Tallahassee, Florida.
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a bit technical, but outstanding!,
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This review is from: Lessons from the Poor: Triumph of the Entrepreneurial Spirit (Independent Studies in Political Economy) (Paperback)
The detailed analysis was a bit over my head (not my field), but the graphs and charts DID support and clarify the points and stories the writers (and editor) were telling. I've often seen such 'Third World' entrepreneurship successfully at work in Asia, and it's about time we learned these lessons from the (only materially) poor. Such people are usually, in fact, a delightful, profitable investment!
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A look at the lessons learned by crafty third world entrepreneurs,
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This review is from: Lessons from the Poor: Triumph of the Entrepreneurial Spirit (Independent Studies in Political Economy) (Paperback)
With all of America's technology and advancements, is there anything that can be learned from third world countries? "Lessons from the Poor: Triumph of the Entrepreneurial Spirit" is a look at the lessons learned by crafty third world entrepreneurs in countries such as Peru, Nigeria, and others whose people have, despite the lack of resources, built thriving companies all their own. A must for anyone who wants to learn from these countries and how their political and economic environment has helped or hindered their businesspeople. "Lessons of the Poor" is a must for business and economics shelves.
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This review is from: Lessons from the Poor: Triumph of the Entrepreneurial Spirit (Independent Studies in Political Economy) (Paperback)
Somewhat boring book--lots of facts and figures. But explains capitalism well. I use it for a reference when speaking or writing.
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