![]() Book OverviewĪbout one billion people around the globe live in persistent poverty- in countries where the economy is constantly struggling and incomes are stagnant or shrinking. Collier says that, the longer the West takes to help these countries, the harder it will be for them to overcome their struggles. The Bottom Billion is Paul Collier’s book about the world’s poorest nations and how they’re stuck in “poverty traps” that prevent them from growing. What’s The Bottom Billion by Paul Collier about? Why does Collier believe that his messages in this book are urgent and time-sensitive? Like this article? Sign up for a free trial here. ![]() ![]() Shortform has the world's best summaries and analyses of books you should be reading. This article is an excerpt from the Shortform book guide to "The Bottom Billion" by Paul Collier. ![]()
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