Andre Gunder Frank (economist)

Andre Gunder Frank was a renowned economist and social scientist known for his work on global development and economic history. He emphasized that historical and economic disparities between countries are shaped by colonialism and capitalism, which have created a "core" of wealthy nations and a "periphery" of poorer ones. Frank argued that developing countries can grow by restructuring global economic relations rather than relying solely on aid or internal reforms. His ideas encourage understanding economic inequality as rooted in historical power dynamics and highlight the importance of systemic change for fair development.