The Joy of Growth
We sometimes forget the good news. Growth is not the enemy. Growth, technology, trade, markets, capitalism -- these have improved the lives of more people more quickly than any number of Irish rock stars putting on benefit concerts. Via Carpe Diem
Michael:
I asked Mark if this was corrected for inflation and he added the chart you just posted in 2006 dollars. For most the developing world, life is getting better. I hope those in India and China get the chance to continue the climb.
November 1, 2009, 8:58 pmArtD0dger:
OMG! All those carbon-belching, resource-squandering ... CONSUMERS! The horror!
November 1, 2009, 10:24 pmColin:
More related graphs here: http://www.economist.com/blogs/freeexchange/2009/10/four_decades_of_declining_worl.cfm
November 2, 2009, 2:53 pm