Stuart Rutherford

About the Author

Stuart Rutherford is a renowned economist and development expert whose groundbreaking research has illuminated the financial lives of the world's poorest populations. With decades of fieldwork in South Asia and beyond, he has pioneered innovative approaches to understanding microfinance and household economics among those living on less than two dollars a day. Rutherford's work challenges conventional assumptions about poverty, revealing the ingenuity and resilience of low-income communities in managing scarce resources. As a consultant for international organizations and a lecturer at leading universities, he continues to advocate for inclusive financial systems that empower the marginalized. His insights have influenced global policy and inspired a new generation of researchers dedicated to eradicating extreme poverty.