Summaries of books by Abhijit V. Banerjee|Esther Duflo:
Poor Economics
A Radical Rethinking of the Way to Fight Global Poverty
Abhijit V. Banerjee|Esther Duflo
The book critically examines the underlying assumptions and effectiveness of traditional poverty alleviation methods, advocating for a precise, evidence-based approach to understanding and solving the economic behaviors and challenges faced by the poor. It presents a collection of field research and randomized control trials to propose targeted interventions that can lead to significant improvements in health, education, and financial well-being for impoverished populations.
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Good Economics for Hard Times
Abhijit V. Banerjee|Esther Duflo
The book delves into contemporary economic issues, offering evidence-based solutions to global problems like immigration, inequality, and climate change. It challenges conventional wisdom and presents insights from original research to argue for more informed and empathetic policy-making.
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