Angus Deaton on Health, Wealth, and Poverty

Nov 18, 2013 · 01:00:23

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Angus Deaton surveys vast improvements in global health and living standards.
He discusses rising life expectancy and income worldwide.
Deaton examines inequality in health and wealth, and foreign aid.

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