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Video - Why India stayed poor until independence

In 1947, the year of its independence from the British Empire, India was one of the poorest countries in the world. Did colonial rule lower living standards? Bishnu Gupta explores the fascinating story of India's decline and growth from 1600 to 1950.

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Video - Is colonialism responsible for medical mistrust in Africa?

During colonial rule, some African communities were forced to receive medical treatments that were painful, debilitating and sometimes fatal. The experience has affected trust in modern medicine, as Sara Lowes explains.

This video is part of our schools series 'Why isn’t the whole world developed?', which draws on economic history to understand the effect of colonisation and imperial interventions. The project is delivered by Discover Economics and the CAGE Research Centre.

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Video - Why is Africa So Poor?

Why is Africa so poor? Economic historian Nathan Nunn explores the long-term effects of Africa's slave trades.

This video is part of our schools series 'Why isn’t the whole world developed?', which draws on economic history to understand the effect of colonisation and imperial interventions. The project is delivered by Discover Economics and the CAGE Research Centre.

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