Good Economics for Hard Times. Book Summary

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Abhijit V. Banerjee, Esther Duflo

What’s inside

Nobel laureates Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo offer insightful analysis of global economic issues, advocating for evidence-based policy solutions.

You’ll Learn

  • Gain insights into modern economic challenges
  • Learn about the implications of immigration and trade
  • Understand the importance of environmental sustainability
  • Explore solutions to income inequality and poverty

Key Points

  • Understanding current economic challenges
  • The impact of immigration on economies
  • Trade and its effect on jobs
  • Environmental policies for sustainable growth
  • Income inequality and social welfare programs
  • Economic policies’ role in fighting poverty
  • The importance of evidence-based decision making

Who’s it For

  • Economics enthusiasts
  • Policy makers
  • Social scientists
  • Students of economics
  • General readers interested in current affairs

About the author

Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo are Nobel laureates in Economics renowned for their work on poverty alleviation.