Banerjee, Abhijit
Poor Economics: rethinking poverty & the ways to end it
- ISBN 13:
- 9788184002805
- author:
- Banerjee, Abhijit
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Random House, India
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Poverty,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Billions of dollars and thousands of charitable organizations are dedicated to helping the world's poor, but much of their work is based on untested assumptions. Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo have pioneered the use of randomized control trials in development economics, and their work has identified new aspects of the behavior of poor people and the impact of aid or financial investment on their lives. Their research, supervised by the Poverty Action Lab, has been carried out in dozens of countries, including Chile, India, Kenya, and Indonesia, over 15 years. This book presents their findings, challenging common presumptions about microfinance, schooling, and the effects of poverty. It offers a fresh perspective on how the poor live and how we can think about a world beyond poverty. By exploring the complexities of poverty and the ways to address it, this book provides a valuable opportunity for readers to rethink their understanding of this issue and consider new approaches to making a positive impact.
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