Esther Duflo
6 books
About the Author
Esther Duflo is a pioneering economist and the youngest Nobel laureate in Economic Sciences, awarded in 2019 for her groundbreaking work on alleviating global poverty. As co-founder of the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), she has revolutionized development economics through rigorous randomized controlled trials, bringing empirical precision to policies affecting millions. Her seminal book, Poor Economics: A Radical Rethinking of the Way to Fight Global Poverty, co-authored with Abhijit Banerjee, demystifies the lives of the poor and challenges conventional aid strategies with data-driven insights. A professor at MIT, Duflo's research spans education, health, and gender equality, advocating for evidence-based interventions that empower the world's most vulnerable populations. Her accessible writing bridges academia and real-world impact, inspiring policymakers and readers alike.
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Books by Esther Duflo
