Poor Economics - A Radical Rethinking of the Way to Fight Global Poverty
Abhijit V. Banerjee, Esther Duflo
Summary
Global poverty remains one of the most persistent and complex challenges facing humanity. In their groundbreaking work, Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo offer a transformative perspective on how to effectively tackle this issue. Their approach is grounded not in sweeping ideological frameworks but in rigorous, data-driven analysis that seeks to understand the nuanced realities of the poor. By blending economics with on-the-ground experimentation, the authors reveal surprising insights into the behaviors, constraints, and opportunities that define the lives of impoverished populations.
- Rethinking conventional wisdom: Many widely accepted assumptions about poverty and aid are challenged...
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