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Angus Deaton is a British-American economist and Nobel laureate recognized for his analysis of consumption, poverty, and welfare. He has taught at Princeton University and contributed extensively to understanding global inequality and development economics.
Known for: The Great Escape: Health, Wealth, and the Origins of Inequality
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The Great Escape: Health, Wealth, and the Origins of Inequality
In this influential work, Nobel laureate Angus Deaton explores how modern economic growth has led to both unprecedented prosperity and deep inequality. He traces the historical evolution of health and wealth, showing how advances in science, medicine, and income have allowed many to escape poverty and disease, while others remain trapped. Deaton examines the interplay between development, globalization, and inequality, offering insights into how policy can foster more equitable progress.
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Historical Foundations
To understand our escape, we must begin by recognizing how rare it is in the long sweep of human history. For millennia, average life expectancy hovered around 30 years. Epidemics wiped out whole communities, and hunger was a constant companion. The first true escape began in Europe during the eight...
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The Health Transition
The story of modern progress is, above all, a story of health transition—the shift from widespread premature death to longevity shaped by human control over environment and disease. In this transformation, three factors loom large: public health measures, medical discoveries, and nutrition. Public ...
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About Angus Deaton
Angus Deaton is a British-American economist and Nobel laureate recognized for his analysis of consumption, poverty, and welfare. He has taught at Princeton University and contributed extensively to understanding global inequality and development economics.
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