Summary - Poor Economics: Based On The Book By Abhijit Banerjee And Esther Duflo

SUMMARY

POOR ECONOMICS

BASED ON THE BOOK BY ABHIJIT BANERJEE AND ESTHER DUFLO

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: SPEEDY LIBRARY

CONTENT

Rethinking Poverty and Development

The Realities of Hunger and Nutrition

Navigating Health and Healthcare

The Complexities of Education

Understanding Family Size and Fertility Decisions

Managing Risk and the Lack of Insurance

The Promise and Limits of Microcredit

The Challenges of Savings and Self-Control

Understanding the Businesses of the Poor and the Quest for Good Jobs

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

Poor Economics by Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo delves into the complexities of global poverty, challenging conventional wisdom with rigorous research. The authors explore the daily lives and decisions of the poor, examining topics such as hunger and nutrition, health, education, family size, access to finance, and the effectiveness of aid. Rather than offering broad generalizations, the book investigates specific interventions and policies through careful analysis and real-world examples. It questions the underlying assumptions in poverty reduction efforts and seeks nuanced, evidence-based answers to improve the lives of the world's poorest populations.

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Release date

Audiobook: March 26, 2025