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Abhijit V. Banerjee

Abhijit V. Banerjee is an esteemed Indian American economist and the Ford Foundation International Professor of Economics at MIT. Renowned for his groundbreaking work in poverty alleviation, he co-founded the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), which emphasizes the importance of evidence-based strategies in tackling global poverty. In 2019, he was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences alongside his wife, Esther Duflo, for their innovative experimental methods in economic research. Readers trust Banerjee's recommendations, including his influential works "Poor Economics" and "Good Economics for Hard Times," because of his deep understanding of complex economic issues and his commitment to practical solutions. Read more on Wikipedia →