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Duflo Esther

Oct 25, 1972

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Work : Prize 14 October 2019 (Nobel Prize) chart Placidus Equal_H.

Biography

French-American economist born in a protestant family. She is professor at the Massachussets Institute of Technology. In 2012, she was named at the Presidents (Barack Obama) Global Development Council. She shared the 2019 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences with Abhijit Banerjee and Michael Kremer, "for their experimental approach to alleviating global poverty". She is the youngest person to receive the award (at age 46) and the second woman to win the award. Link to Wikipedia biography Read less

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`` Esther Duflo

Esther Duflo

Born: October 25, 1972, Paris, France

About

Esther Duflo is a renowned French-American economist. She is the Abdul Latif Jameel Professor of Poverty Alleviation and Development Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). She is also a co-founder and co-director of the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), a global research center that conducts randomized controlled trials to evaluate the effectiveness of programs aimed at reducing poverty.

In 2019, Duflo was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, jointly with Abhijit Banerjee and Michael Kremer, "for their experimental approach to alleviating global poverty." Their work has transformed development economics and has had a significant impact on policy interventions around the world.

Recent Projects and Activities

Duflo remains actively involved in research and policy advising. While specific recent projects are not readily publicized in traditional media outlets, her ongoing work with J-PAL continues to generate impactful research on a wide range of development issues, including health, education, agriculture, and governance. J-PAL's website provides updates on recent research findings and policy implications. Duflo also contributes to public discourse through publications and presentations at conferences and events. Her focus remains on evidence-based approaches to poverty alleviation.

Social Media

Esther Duflo maintains a limited public presence on social media platforms. J-PAL's social media channels often highlight her work and publications.

Selected Publications and Books

Duflo is a prolific author and has published extensively in leading academic journals. She co-authored the book Poor Economics: A Radical Rethinking of the Way to Fight Global Poverty (with Abhijit V. Banerjee), which offers insights into the lives of the poor and challenges conventional wisdom about development aid. Her work continues to shape the field of development economics and inform policy decisions globally.

Further Information

For more information on Esther Duflo's work, visit the J-PAL website, explore her publications, or consult reputable sources such as MIT's Department of Economics webpage.

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