William R. Easterly Books

Reinventing Foreign Aid

By William Russell Easterly

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The Elusive Quest for Growth

By William Russell Easterly

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Why economists' attempts to help poorer countries improve their economic well-being have failed.Since the end of World War II, economists have tried to figure out how poor countries in the tropics...

Top experts in the field discuss how to improve the effectiveness of foreign aid, proposing practical solutions to specific problems rather than a utopian master plan.The urgency of reducing povert...

Elusive Quest for Growth

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Africa's Turn?

By William R. Easterly, Edward Miguel

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Signs of hope in sub-Saharan Africa: modest but steady economic growth and the spread of democracy.By the end of the twentieth century, sub-Saharan Africa had experienced twenty-five years of econo...

Reinventing Foreign Aid

By William R. Easterly, Abhijit Banerjee, Nancy Birdsall, Craig Burnside

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Africa s Turn

By William R. Easterly, Edward Miguel

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Africa 39 s Turn

By William R. Easterly, Edward Miguel

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The elusive quest for growth

By William Russell Easterly

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"Since the end of World War II, economists have tried to figure out how poor countries in the tropics could attain standards of living approaching those of countries in Europe and North America. At...

Elusive Quest for Growth

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How to Convert ISBN-10 to ISBN-13 (and Vice Versa): A Complete Guide

If you’re in the world of books—whether as a publisher, librarian, bookseller, or avid collector—you’ve likely come across the terms ISBN-10 and ISBN-13. Understanding these formats and knowing how to convert between them is essential for maintaining consistency and compatibility in book records. In this post, we’ll cover everything you need to know about ISBN conversions, step by step.

What is an EAN and How Does it Relate to an ISBN?

If you’ve ever purchased a product online or in a store, you’ve likely come across a barcode. Behind these barcodes lies a standardized system that makes modern commerce possible. Two key codes often encountered are the EAN (European Article Number) and ISBN (International Standard Book Number). But what are they, how are they connected, and why are they so crucial? Let’s explore.