In this lecture, Collier builds upon his renowned work on developing countries and the poorest populations to confront the global mismanagement of nature
Gates Scholars’ Distinguished Lecture Series: Paul Collier – The Plundered Planet: why we must – and how we can – manage nature for global prosperity
- May 28, 2010
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