Did colonialism really cause poverty?

Did colonialism really cause poverty? Development Economist Lakshmi Iyer explores the long-term consequences of colonial rule. This video is part of our schools series 'Why isn’t the whole world developed?', which draws on economic history to understand the effect of colonisation and imperial interventions. The project is delivered by Discover Economics and the CAGE Research Centre. Please visit www.discovereconomics.co.uk/ for further information.