Did Colonialism Impoverish Africa and Asia? Perhaps Not

Tags: War and Foreign Policy, World History

03/28/2023 Lipton Matthews

Decolonization is a popular academic and media buzzword. But is colonialism actually responsible for poverty in developing countries? This question deserves an honest answer.

Original Article: “Did Colonialism Impoverish Africa and Asia? Perhaps Not”

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