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Poor Economics

A Radical Rethinking of the Way Global Poverty

Author : Banerjee, Abhijit V. and Duflo, Esther

Publisher: Public Affairs

Place of Publish: USA

Year: 2011

Page Numbers: 303

Acc. No: 4252

Class No: 330 BAN

Category: Books & Reports

Subjects: Economics

Type of Resource: Monograph

Languages: English

ISBN: 978-1-58648-798-0

This book gives a clear understanding of the lives of the poor and the problems they face due to poverty. It explains as to why the poor have a different lifestyle even though they have the same capacities as other people. Some examples highlighted are reasons for the poor to borrow in order to save, poor educational performance, factors affecting the poor in having sustainable enterprises and many more issues affecting their lives to be trapped in poverty. Based on the research findings, the authors propose key solutions to fight against poverty. This book is useful for policy makers, philanthropists, activists and anyone who wants to see a world without poverty.