The rapid growth you see in these two photos means that people’s lives are improving in countless ways. They are earning more money, are getting a better education, and are less likely to die young. Anyone who cares about fighting poverty should see it as good news.
He forgets about inequality though. The book isn't about that, but the assumption that growth benefits the average human being pervades the entire book with zero mention of the fact that this isn't universally true.
