Handbook of Field Experiments (Handbook of Economic Field Experiments 2)

by Esther Duflo

First published 2017

Economist Esther Duflo takes readers inside the high-stakes world of economic field experiments. From rural villages in Africa to bustling cities in India, Duflo and her team design ingenious studies to test solutions to global poverty, healthcare, and inequality. As they navigate red tape, skeptical locals, and tricky statistical analysis, the stakes are high - their findings could reshape entire economies. Yet Duflo remains driven by a steadfast belief: with rigorous research, we can build a more just and prosperous world.

Genres: research, economics, non-fiction, academic

Vibes: informative, intimate, thought-provoking

Tropes: data-driven-solutions, real-world-research

Setting: Africa, India

Period: 21st-century

652 pages · Kindle Edition · North Holland

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