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Banerjee is an Indian-American economist and professor at MIT, known for his work on development economics and poverty alleviation.
Known for: Poor Economics: A Radical Rethinking of the Way to Fight Global Poverty
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Poor Economics: A Radical Rethinking of the Way to Fight Global Poverty
This book explores the economic lives of the poor and challenges conventional wisdom about global poverty. Drawing on years of field research and randomized controlled trials, the authors reveal how the poor make decisions and how small changes in policy can lead to significant improvements in living standards.
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The Economic Lives of the Poor
We began our inquiry by simply asking: what does daily economic life look like for someone surviving on less than two dollars a day? It’s a vivid picture of resilience and complexity. The poor may not have bank accounts, but they engage in intricate financial management, borrowing and lending from r...
From Poor Economics: A Radical Rethinking of the Way to Fight Global Poverty
Health and Nutrition
It might seem obvious that spending on health and nutrition is vital. Yet, in many poor communities, people routinely underinvest in preventive care and healthy diets. Why? The answer lies in perception and experience. The poor often distrust the health system: clinics may be far away, doctors may n...
From Poor Economics: A Radical Rethinking of the Way to Fight Global Poverty
About Abhijit V. Banerjee
Banerjee is an Indian-American economist and professor at MIT, known for his work on development economics and poverty alleviation.
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