William Easterly
William Easterly is an American economist and professor of economics at New York University, known for his critical views on foreign aid and development strategies. He argues that aid often fails to promote sustainable development due to inefficiencies and misallocation of resources. Easterly's work emphasizes the importance of local solutions and the need for accountability in development efforts, advocating for a more nuanced understanding of the complexities involved in aiding impoverished nations.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolivia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 11,673,021 | 5,207 | $40,000 | 18$ |
| Liberia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.37% | +0% | 5,057,681 | 18,526 | $3,000 | 11$ |
| Totals | 2 | 16,730,702 | 23,733 | $43,000 | 29$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Bolivia:
William Easterly co-authored a study analyzing the impact of leaders on economic growth.
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Liberia:
Economist William Easterly has shown that more often than not it tends to go to the wrong people.
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