[8] The book references research that Pritchett did with Michael Clemens and others at the CGD on the place premium, income per natural, and other related concepts.
He argues that the most effective way the developed world can help impoverished countries is to allow increased numbers of low skilled laborers to immigrate as guest workers.
He describes what he sees as an immoral cycle of using ever more sophisticated technology to reduce labor while billions of willing workers live in extreme poverty.
[12] Pritchett has been a leading critic of education systems in many developing countries, arguing that "schooling" has often failed to translate into meaningful "learning."
He co-authored Building State Capability: Evidence, Analysis, Action (2017), which presents a framework for improving governance in developing countries.
His concept of "isomorphic mimicry" describes how some governments adopt the appearance of effective institutions without achieving their intended functions, which can undermine development efforts.
Some of his notable works include: Pritchett is an active participant in global development discussions and has contributed to several international forums.
He has delivered lectures at academic conferences, policy workshops, and public events, focusing on topics such as education reform, governance, and migration.