First published 2011
From the Nobel Prize-winning economists behind the Poverty Action Lab, a revelatory look at how the poor actually live. Shattering myths about microfinance, schooling, and the "dollar-a-day" experience, Banerjee and Duflo's groundbreaking research uncovers the complex realities faced by the world's most vulnerable. With vivid stories and surprising data, they reveal the unexpected choices, behavior, and resilience of the poor - and the changes needed to truly improve their lives.
Genres: economics, poverty, non-fiction, academic
Vibes: informative, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: data-driven, investigative-journalism
320 pages · Hardcover · PublicAffairs