Average Quote by Matt Ridley
“The average Mexican lives longer now than the average Briton did in 1955. Infant mortality is lower today in Nepal than it was in Italy in 1951. The proportion of Vietnamese living on less than $2 a day has dropped from 90 per cent to 30 per cent in twenty years. The rich have got richer, but the poor have done even better.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Origins of Wealth by Matt Ridley, 2005
Health and poverty have improved globally, though inequality persists and the rich still gain more.
In simple terms: World health and poverty have improved, but inequality remains.
Key Takeaway
Recognize progress while addressing inequality.
Themes
global health
poverty reduction
economic inequality
development
progress
Mood
optimistic
concerned
analytical
Type
statistical
observational
When to use this quote
- policy making
- NGO planning
- economic research
- public health initiatives
Key Concepts
Human development
income distribution
globalization
public policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure benefits reach the most vulnerable?
- What policies best reduce inequality?
A Different Perspective
Improvements are uneven; some regions lag behind despite overall trends.
