We suggest that the geographical patterns of income differences across the world have deep underpinnings. We emphasize … that geography's effects on development occurred exclusively through its effects on this historical institutional … characteristics of economies. Per capita incomes differ around the world in no small part because of sharp differences across regions …

We suggest that the geographical patterns of income differences across the world have deep underpinnings. We emphasize … that geography's effects on development occurred exclusively through its effects on this historical institutional … characteristics of economies. Per capita incomes differ around the world in no small part because of sharp differences across regions …

countries, focusing on within-country effects of geography and institutions. I find that several geographic factors have …

across world regions and by investigating the contribution of transport and communication infrastructure in promoting … spillovers from regional "success stories" in Sub-Saharan Africa and other lagging world regions will depend on first …

across world regions and by investigating the contribution of transport and communication infrastructure in promoting … spillovers from regional"success stories"in Sub-Saharan Africa and other lagging world regions will depend on first strengthening …

across world regions and by investigating the contribution of transport and communication infrastructure in promoting … spillovers from regional "success stories" in Sub-Saharan Africa and other lagging world regions will depend on first …