Joe Studwell
Journalist and author focused on development economics, best known for How Asia Works and How Africa Works, offering expertise on industrial policy, agriculture, and economic development.
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Feb 18, 2026 • 53min
Joe Studwell on Africa, Asia, and What Development Actually Requires
Joe Studwell, journalist and author of How Asia Works and How Africa Works, brings a sharp, policy-focused perspective. He tackles population density, manufacturing prospects, state versus farmer-led infrastructure, ports and special economic zones, human capital and health gains, and why industrial policy succeeded in East Asia but faltered elsewhere. Short, incisive takes on where African and Asian development may head next.
Mar 10, 2026 • 52min
Joe Studwell on How Africa Works
Joe Studwell, author and development commentator known for How Asia Works, outlines why Africa’s transformation is only starting. He explains how demographics, literacy, and cities set the stage. He traces the development sequence from agriculture to manufacturing to disciplined finance. He reviews country examples, energy and industrial policy, youth political pressure, and the role of diaspora and state capacity.
