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“Great methodology. De Soto's writes the book for the layperson so you need not be steeped in property-rights lingo to understand the premise and machinations described in the book.”
Shaka M wrote this review Sunday, November 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The Third World and economic inequality continues to be a heated issue in international political science. There seems to be no consensus on how to stimulate economic growth amongst developing nations, especially south of the equator. Although, in many cases there is a general consensus that there must be some economic liberaRSAskullsthumblization, there is still widespread debate over what type of economic policies these developing nations should take. Furthermore, there is still widespread belief that poverty in the Third World is of direct consequence of the predatory nature of “Western Capitalism”. In other words, there is a belief that poverty is of a result of external politics, not internal politics. There have, fortunately, been several publications written on the topic. There are some which favor taking another look at these nations’ politics and economic decisions, while there are others who still believe that the factors are almost entirely external. For as long as the majority of the human population lives in the Third World, poverty in developing nations is likely to remain an important topic. This is especially true as humankind, in general, begins to take a more compassionate look towards the issue of poverty. This is a trend which has come into existence almost simultaneously with welfare. The result has been an increase in foreign aid. Despite this, the mainstream has done little to judge the internal policies of the countries in question.
Jonathan Catalán wrote this review Tuesday, November 3 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Read rest: http://www.economicthought.net/2009/09/why-capitalism-has-failed-in-the-third-world/”
“Great book. Opened my eyes to some realities of the non-western first world.”
Reade H wrote this review Wednesday, September 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book should be required reading for every business leader and lawyer in the country-no, in the world! His thesis is very simple-document property, make it easy for people to start business, and keep great records-and capital will flow!”
Nick Woodall wrote this review Wednesday, May 6 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“De Soto seeks to unravel the great tragedy of the modern world- the floudering of Third World/Post Communist Nations. What he attempts to do, however, is completely reject culture as a major force in a nation's obstinence to capital. He says that nation's need to embrace the concept of private property and all will be well.
Jeremy R wrote this review Friday, April 4 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
What de Soto is missing is the fact that culture is at the roots of so many problems when it comes to adapting to capitalism. Of course, private property must embraced, but to dismiss culture entirely is a little naive.
I did like his conclusion, that reforming Third World nations is an incredibly important task in order to counteract Marxist thought. He was very forceful and sounded the genuine alarm for all friends of capital, but he needs to acknowledge that some parts fo culture also needs to be reformed.”
“This is an incredible book that will change FOREVER your views of poverty. There's no way I can do this book any justice. Just read it, please. I'd give it 6 stars if I could.”
Ron B wrote this review Thursday, February 14 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Thought-provoking. Must read for anyone interested in development politics.”
Whiteberg wrote this review Monday, October 22 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“It could be a bit more thorough, but he's dead-on-right.”
Billyrags wrote this review Sunday, September 9 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
