Economic growth is good for a country as it improves the lives of ordinary people. But why are some countries growing faster than others? Why have attempts by international organizations and developed countries to stimulate growth in poor countries not always been successful? What mistakes do politicians make and what should they be aware of in the future? The book you are holding in your hands is not a textbook on theories of economic growth. Rather, it is a guide to the paths economists have taken to try to make poor countries rich. Therefore, it may be of interest not only to economists and politicians, but also to everyone who has not given up hope of understanding where the path to economic prosperity is.