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Sebastian Mallaby is a columnist for the Washington Post and the author of The World's Banker: A Story of Failed States, Financial Crises, and the Wealth and Poverty of Nations.
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JAN 27, 2005 • Podcast
The World's Banker: A Story of Failed States, Financial Crises, and the Wealth and Poverty of Nations
Will the World Bank survive? Despite its shortcomings, Mallaby believes we need it badly, as there is a serious lack of strong institutions to manage ...