Published Jun 16, 2014
William Easterly on the Tyranny of Experts
William Easterly challenges the dominance of expert-driven development, criticizing its colonial legacy and advocating for economic freedom and local empowerment. He disputes the notion of autocracy as a driver of development, emphasizing the importance of political rights and individual freedoms in achieving economic success.
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