Alfred Sauvy

Alfred Sauvy was a French demographer and historian renowned for coining the term “Third World” in the 1950s. He analyzed global economic and social divisions, identifying a bystander class of nations—those not aligned with the Western bloc or the Soviet bloc during the Cold War, primarily developing countries. Sauvy's work highlighted the disparities between wealthy and impoverished nations, emphasizing the need for development and cooperation. His insights helped shape international discussions on global inequality and development, making him a significant figure in understanding post-colonial and global economic dynamics.