This paper examines the trajectory of economic development in Botswana between the years 1820 and 1966, when it … then proceed to analyze what factors have encouraged or hindered economic development in Botswana: In particular, I focus …, demographic trends, as well as on ethnic divisions and cultural belief systems. Finally, I discuss how prepared Botswana was for …

Botswana has had the highest rate of per-capita growth of any country in the world in the last 35 years. This occurred … despite adverse initial conditions, including minimal investment during the colonial period and high inequality. Botswana … achieved this rapid development by following orthodox economic policies. How Botswana sustained these policies is a puzzle …