This passage reviews two books: "Why Poor People Stay Poor" by R. Brian Lipton and "Struggle in the Countryside: Politics and Rural Labor in Chile, 1919-1973" by an unnamed author. " Why Poor People Stay Poor" explores the urban bias in world development, arguing that rural poverty and underdevelopment are primarily caused by the exploitation and multiple disadvantages of the rural sector, especially small-scale agriculture, in favor of the urban sector. The book suggests that the real class struggle in poor countries is between urban and rural classes, facilitated by the alliance between urban capital and labor with wealthy farmers. Despite a lack of empirical evidence, the author finds the thesis plausible given the extent of inequality, resource transfers, and uneven resource allocation. The book emphasizes the importance of agricultural development as a prerequisite for overall societal progress and advocates for investments in agriculture, which are both socially desirable and economically efficient. "Struggle in the Countryside" examines the conflicts between the state, landowners, and rural workers in Chile over the century, focusing on the impact of labor laws and the role of labor unions and political parties in preparing for the transformation of rural conditions. The book provides a detailed account of these conflicts and their historical context. Both books are considered important contributions to the understanding of rural development and social dynamics, offering insights that are relevant for researchers and practitioners in the field of development studies.This passage reviews two books: "Why Poor People Stay Poor" by R. Brian Lipton and "Struggle in the Countryside: Politics and Rural Labor in Chile, 1919-1973" by an unnamed author. " Why Poor People Stay Poor" explores the urban bias in world development, arguing that rural poverty and underdevelopment are primarily caused by the exploitation and multiple disadvantages of the rural sector, especially small-scale agriculture, in favor of the urban sector. The book suggests that the real class struggle in poor countries is between urban and rural classes, facilitated by the alliance between urban capital and labor with wealthy farmers. Despite a lack of empirical evidence, the author finds the thesis plausible given the extent of inequality, resource transfers, and uneven resource allocation. The book emphasizes the importance of agricultural development as a prerequisite for overall societal progress and advocates for investments in agriculture, which are both socially desirable and economically efficient. "Struggle in the Countryside" examines the conflicts between the state, landowners, and rural workers in Chile over the century, focusing on the impact of labor laws and the role of labor unions and political parties in preparing for the transformation of rural conditions. The book provides a detailed account of these conflicts and their historical context. Both books are considered important contributions to the understanding of rural development and social dynamics, offering insights that are relevant for researchers and practitioners in the field of development studies.