What's the secret sauce that lets some poor countries prosper?
In his new book, Gambling on Development, economist Stefan Dercon argues that the key to a low-resource country's success is not what you might think.
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Developing countries want climate reparations. Here's what it could cost
At global climate negotiations, developing countries say they're being devastated by a problem they didn't cause. So they're looking for compensation for the losses and damage from climate change.
Here's what world leaders agreed to — and what they didn't — at the UN climate summit
Intense climate negotiations in Glasgow, Scotland brought about major breakthroughs and compromises, as world leaders sought to avert extreme climate change.
Memo To People Of Earth: 'Third World' Is An Offensive Term!
TV correspondents and pundits spoke it, Twitter users typed it. They said the insurrection in the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday was what happens in "Third World" countries. There's a problem with that.
The Famous Big 5 Personality Test Might Not Reveal The True You
The survey gauges people on five traits. It's used to screen applicants for jobs and predict earning potential. But its accuracy may depend on whether you live in a rich country or a poor country.
Fake And Faulty Drugs: A Problem No One Wants To Talk About
A new book explores why getting a properly formulated medicine is hit-or-miss in much of the developing world — and why the issue is massively underreported.
We Asked, You Answered: Does U.S. Foreign Aid Raise Living Standards?
Researchers are split on the issue. We asked our audience to weigh in.
Why A Really Big Fish Isn't Always Good For Business
Developing countries have been invaded by 200-pound Nile perch, pretty flowers and beavers. A new study asks: What's the impact?
The United Nations Is Launching A Space Mission
The U.N. is planning to send its first spacecraft into orbit, packed with scientific experiments from countries that can't afford their own space programs.
#NPRNightSky: Send Us Your Pix Of The World's Least Light-Polluted Skies
Eighty percent of the world lives under light-polluted skies. For the 20 percent who can see clear views of the heavens at night, we want to see your photos.