The Bottom Billion

The Bottom Billion by Paul Collier tackles the issues that are keeping 1/7 of the world's population in systemic poverty. It is candid, hawkish, and one of the most thought-provoking books you'll read this year.

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October 5, 2026 · 1 min read

Cover of The Bottom Billion by Paul Collier

The Bottom Billion by Paul Collier tackles the issues that are keeping 1/7 of the world's population in systemic poverty. It is candid, hawkish, and one of the most thought-provoking books you'll read this year.

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