Rich Country Trap - Why Do Developed Countries Kick Away the Ladder?

Author: Zhang Xiazhun
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Today, developed countries are trying to kick away the "ladder" that helps developing countries climb to the top—i.e., effective policies and systems—and introduce so-called "good policies and good systems" to developing countries in order to hinder their development. The author raises a very important question: developing countries and developed countries are actually in a very delicate relationship. Developing countries often unrealistically expect genuine help from developed countries, while developed countries consistently hinder developing countries from reaching the stage of developed nations. This book is well-supported by arguments and substantial data, making it a valuable reference for China to consider its development strategy nearly 30 years after its reforms.
Today, developed countries are trying to kick away the "ladder" that helps developing countries climb to the top—i.e., effective policies and systems—and introduce so-called "good policies and good systems" to developing countries in order to hinder their development. The author raises a very important question: developing countries and developed countries are actually in a very delicate relationship. Developing countries often unrealistically expect genuine help from developed countries, while developed countries consistently hinder developing countries from reaching the stage of developed nations. This book is well-supported by arguments and substantial data, making it a valuable reference for China to consider its development strategy nearly 30 years after its reforms.