The Path of Humanity

In the course of an exciting journey from the dawn of human existence to the present day, economist Oded Galor offers an intriguing solution to two great mysteries of human history. Why are humans – the only species that has solved the problem of survival and achieved an unprecedented level of comfort in everyday life? And why has humanity developed so unevenly in different corners of the world, resulting in huge disparities between countries? Galor explains how humanity made the leap from stagnation to an astonishing technological breakthrough two hundred years ago. He also traces how the history of modern societies has influenced them: geographical location, population mixing, periods of colonization. He paints a universal picture of societal development, showing that investment in education, equality, and social balance ensures our further prosperity.