In this Spring 2008 lecture, guests engaged in a no-holds-barred conversation with economist Paul Collier about the struggles facing countries in extreme poverty. After decades of research, Collier authored “The Bottom Billion: Why the Poorest Countries are Failing and What Can Be Done About It,” named one of the best “Books of the Year 2007” by The Economist. This lecture was hosted by the Office of International Affairs Global Education Distinguished Speakers Series and co-sponsored by the African Studies Center.
