The End of Poverty

I don't read a lot of non-fiction, and normally a book about economics would sound to me like the kind of the thing to reach for to treat insomnia. But... this book blew me away. Everyone in the first world should read it. Seriously.

Whether or not his plan would work, it really puts things in perspective, and gives a very lucid and accessible overview of world economics – no trivial task. It's a call to action, and a necessary one, but also a refreshing voice of hope amongst the cynics. Maybe he's wrong that we could eradicate extreme poverty by 2025 – but damned if I don't now think we ought to try.