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Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo present a radical rethinking of the economics of poverty. Based on years of field research and randomized controlled trials, they show that the poor are not just 'lacking money' but are constrained by specific, solvable problems. This book is a masterclass in evidence-based development policy. It moves away from grand, top-down theories to focus on what actually works on the ground.

It is essential for anyone interested in international development, social justice, and the practical application of economic research to improve lives in the world's poorest regions.

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What is Poor Economics?
Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo present a radical rethinking of the economics of poverty. Based on years of field research and randomized controlled trials, they show that the poor are not just 'lacking money' but are constrained by specific, solvable problems. This book is a masterclass in evidence-based development policy. It moves away from grand, top-down theories to focus on what actually works on the ground. It is essential for anyone interested in international development, social justice, and the practical application of economic research to improve lives in the world's poorest regions.
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Poor Economics scores 9.3/10 (Excellent) on Lunoo, making it one of the highest-rated options in the Entertainment Books Games Music Non Fiction Books category.
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