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Johan Norberg is a Swedish author, lecturer, and historian of ideas known for his works on globalization, economics, and liberal values. He is a senior fellow at the Cato Institute and has written several books advocating for open societies and free markets.
Known for: Progress: Ten Reasons to Look Forward to the Future
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Progress: Ten Reasons to Look Forward to the Future
In 'Progress: Ten Reasons to Look Forward to the Future', Swedish author and historian Johan Norberg presents a data-driven argument that the world is improving in nearly every measurable way. Drawing on global statistics, he explores advances in health, wealth, education, peace, and human rights, showing how innovation and cooperation have led to unprecedented progress despite widespread pessimism.
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Poverty
When I first examined global poverty data, I realized how little our intuitions align with reality. To most people, the world seems mired in inequality and deprivation. Yet the real story of poverty over the past two centuries is one of the most uplifting transformations imaginable. In 1820, more th...
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Hunger
Hunger used to be one of humanity’s defining curses. For tens of thousands of years, famine reappeared as a terrifying rhythm of existence. Today, famine is not only rarer—it is, in most regions, preventable. This transformation stems from technological ingenuity and the dissemination of knowledge, ...
From Progress: Ten Reasons to Look Forward to the Future
About Johan Norberg
Johan Norberg is a Swedish author, lecturer, and historian of ideas known for his works on globalization, economics, and liberal values. He is a senior fellow at the Cato Institute and has written several books advocating for open societies and free markets.
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