Walt Rostow

Walt Rostow, an influential American economist and political analyst, was a prominent figure in development theory during the mid-20th century, known for his 'stages of economic growth' model. He argued that developing nations could achieve economic maturity by following the growth path taken by Western countries, which has been criticized for oversimplifying the complexities of development and reinforcing colonial narratives. Rostow's ideas have been invoked in discussions about the economic strategies of the Global South and their implications for contemporary development policies.