Poor Economics - A Radical Rethinking of the Way to Fight Global Poverty

by Abhijit V. Banerjee, Esther Duflo

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Book 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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