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

Author: (English) Zhang Xianzhun
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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 constantly hinder developing countries from reaching the stage of developed nations. This book is well-supported by arguments and detailed data, making it a valuable reference for China to reflect on its development strategy after nearly 30 years of reform.