The author tells the story of people caught between our century and a traditional past. She shows how the high expectations of the new nations were dashed by a harsh conjunction of nature, desperate competition for trade, and the conflict between tradition and modern economic realities. She...

Cover -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- Addressing the Challenge -- Conclusion -- Appendix 1A -- Chapter 2: Growth, Productivity, and Income -- Identifying the Comparators -- Relative International Performance -- Domestic Growth over Time -- Investment and...