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All in all, we live on a safer, cleaner, and more prosperous planet than was the case in 1960.

In 1992, there were 953 million undernourished people. By 2015, that had decreased by 268 million. https://buff.ly/2F9GP0U #hunger #health

Most of the progress against extreme poverty happened in Asia. That was a result of a switch from central planning to competitive enterprise in China and India.

The amount of time needed to work in order to afford one hour of light has diminished to half a second. https://buff.ly/2EwLRDz

Many believe global population growth leads to greater poverty and more famines, but evidence suggests otherwise. Between 1960 and 2016, the world’s population increased by 145%. Over the same period, real average annual income in the world rose by 183%.

Chile opted for market economy, while Venezuela embraced socialism. What happened next?

Life expectancy is at an all-time high. See how much progress has been made since the 1960s:

The global rise of youth literacy is worth celebrating https://buff.ly/2GAsjia #education

The share of girls enrolled in secondary education globally has more than doubled since 1979. https://buff.ly/2o93Vwq

If global agricultural productivity reaches the U.S. level, an India-sized landmass could be returned to nature.