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Genre: Politics, Economics, Development Studies
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5)

Book Review:
This book presents a powerful and principled social democratic program for fighting global poverty, as proposed by the Dutch Evert Vermeer Foundation. It argues that true development requires both the organization of the poor themselves and significant international structural changes.

The book analyzes problems of distribution and lays out a clear policy agenda. This includes ending the dumping of European agricultural products, pushing the IMF and World Bank toward policies of ''adjustment with a human face,'' and remitting the debts of the least developed nations.

Endorsed by Nobel laureate Jan Tinbergen, this program offers a compelling, ethically grounded framework for international solidarity. It is an essential read for anyone interested in development economics, progressive politics, and practical solutions for creating a more just and equitable global economy. A thoughtful and urgent call to action.