Poor Economics by Abhijit V. Banerjee, Esther Duflo
This book delves into the complex world of poverty, challenging conventional wisdom and assumptions about the economic decisions of the poor. Through rigorous analysis and empirical evidence, the authors explore how the poor make choices regarding education, health care, savings, and investments, revealing the logic behind these decisions. They argue that understanding these choices is crucial for designing effective anti-poverty policies. The book advocates for a more nuanced, bottom-up approach to economics, emphasizing the importance of specific, targeted interventions over broad, one-size-fits-all solutions. By combining detailed field research with economic theory, it provides insightful perspectives on how to empower the world's impoverished populations.
The 9279th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2011
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 303
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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