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KapitalK199. Pablo Melchor. Repensar la pobreza«¿Cómo se vive con menos de un dólar al día? ¿Por que los microcréditos resultan útiles pero no son el milagro que algunos esperaban? ¿Por que los pobres dejan pasar las campañas de vacunación gratuita pero pagan por medicinas que a menudo no necesitan? ¿Por que sus hijos pueden ir a la escuela año tras año y no aprender nada?» Estas son preguntas que se formulan los Nobel de economía Abhijit Banerjeeen y Esther Duflo. Pablo Melchor, fundador de Ayuda Efectiva, puede responderlas. Aprovechando la publicación de Altruismo Racional le invité de nuev...
2026-01-161h 24Peninsula 360 Press
Peninsula 360 PressBanerjee, Premio Nobel pide reestructurar la ayuda global ante crisis humanitariaLos recortes económicos que ha retirado o disminuido el presidente Donald Trump, ha generado una crisis creciente en el acceso a la ayuda humanitaria mundial, lo que lleva a la necesidad de reestructurar el apoyo, pues “la infraestructura de distribución está colapsando. Es un desastre grave, porque ahí es donde veremos pérdidas de vidas, incluso a corto plazo”, aseguró el doctor Abhijit Banerjee.Más información, el reporte completo en: peninsula360press.com
2025-09-2602 minEmbrace The Breakthrough Full Audiobook Experience!
Embrace The Breakthrough Full Audiobook Experience!Poor Economics by Abhijit V. Banerjee, Esther DufloPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/265300to listen full audiobooks. Title: Poor Economics Author: Abhijit V. Banerjee, Esther Duflo Narrator: Elisabeth Rodgers Format: mp3 Length: 14 hrs and 39 mins Release date: 09-16-25 Ratings: Not rated yet Genres: Poverty & Homelessness Publisher's Summary: Why do the poor borrow to save? Why do they miss out on free life-saving immunizations, but pay for unnecessary drugs? In Poor Economics, Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo, two award-winning MIT professors, answer these questions based on years of field research from around the world.
2025-09-162h 39Book Friends Forever
Book Friends ForeverPoor Economics By Abhijit V. Banerjee & Esther Duflo, Read By Elisabeth RodgersThe winners of the Nobel Prize in Economics upend the most common assumptions about how economics works in this gripping and disruptive portrait of how poor people actually live. Why do the poor borrow to save? Why do they miss out on free life-saving immunizations, but pay for unnecessary drugs? In Poor Economics, Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo, two award-winning MIT professors, answer these questions based on years of field research from around the world. Called "marvelous, rewarding" by the Wall Street Journal, the book offers a radical rethinking of the economics of poverty and an intimate view of...
2025-09-1604 minThe India Briefing
The India BriefingNobel Laureate Esther Duflo on Poverty, Inequality, and PolicyIn this special episode of The India Briefing, Nobel Laureate and development economist Esther Duflo joins hosts Mukulika Banerjee and Pragya Tiwari for a wide-ranging conversation on poverty, inequality, and evidence-based policymaking in India. Duflo, whose path breaking work on Randomised Controlled Trials (RCTs) has transformed development economics, reflects on two decades of field research across India through the lens of J-PAL—the global research centre she co-founded to reduce poverty by ensuring policy is informed by scientific evidence.From Tamil Nadu’s welfare innovations to the promise and pitfalls of cash transfers, the episode unpacks the stru...
2025-04-1659 minAlap [Tilos Rádió podcast]
Alap [Tilos Rádió podcast]Shahid Parvez, Biswajit Roy Chowdhary, Abhijit Banerjee fotó: Zafir Dániel © Shahid Parvez - SitarRafiuddin Sabri - TablaRaga Darbari Kanada (__)-----------"--"- Biswajit Roy Chowdhary - SarodAbhijit Banerjee - TablaRaga Darbari KanadaLive at Trafo - 2011.03.19.
2025-04-131h 52Revise and Resubmit - The Mayukh Show
Revise and Resubmit - The Mayukh ShowChildren’s arithmetic skills do not transfer between work and class (Banerjee et al., 2025)Welcome to Revise and Resubmit, the podcast where we break down groundbreaking research and ask the questions no one else dares to.Imagine a bustling market in Kolkata. A young boy, no older than ten, calculates the price of six mangoes faster than you can reach for your calculator. Now picture a classroom nearby. A student, pen in hand, struggles to solve a similar math problem on paper. Both children are smart. Both have been exposed to numbers their entire lives. Yet, their skills do not seem to transfer across these two worlds. Why?Today...
2025-02-1109 minRevise and Resubmit - The Mayukh Show
Revise and Resubmit - The Mayukh ShowChhaunk on food, economics and society (Banerjee & Olivier, 2024)Welcome to Revise and Resubmit, where we break down ideas, one book at a time. This is Weekend Book Review, and today, we’re diving into a book that blends the aroma of spices with the rigor of economics—Chhaunk: On Food, Economics and Society by Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee. Banerjee is no stranger to deep thinking. As an economist, he has reshaped how we understand poverty. But in Chhaunk, he sets aside academic jargon and steps into the kitchen, weaving personal stories, recipes, and economic insights into a delightful, thought-provoking feast. From the simple act of seas...
2025-02-0141 minExecutiveBranding.com
ExecutiveBranding.comExecutive Insights: Abhijit Banerjee on Team Dynamics and LeadershipIn this episode of the Executive Branding Podcast, host Megan interviews Abhijit Banerjee, a seasoned technologist and engineering leader with more than 25 years of experience in the cloud and SaaS space. Abhijit shares his journey from an individual contributor to a leader, highlighting his principles of modern leadership which include vision and adaptability, empathy and trust, empowerment and collaboration, and continuous learning. He also discusses the challenges he has faced as a leader, strategies for fostering team alignment and engagement, and the importance of celebrating failures. Abhijit emphasizes the significance of coaching, empathy, and creating psychologically safe environments for...
2024-12-3126 minChaptered Minds
Chaptered MindsPoor Economics: A Radical Rethinking of the Way to Fight Global Poverty by Dr. Abhijit Banerjee and Esther DufloIn Poor Economics, Nobel laureates Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo challenge traditional approaches to addressing global poverty by focusing on the lived experiences of the world’s poor. Through groundbreaking field research and experiments, they uncover surprising insights into how people make decisions about money, health, education, and family. This episode explores their data-driven approach to development, offering fresh perspectives on tackling poverty through thoughtful, localized, and evidence-based solutions.
2024-11-1825 minChaptered Minds
Chaptered MindsGood Economics for Hard Times by Abhijit Banerjee and Esther DufloIn Good Economics for Hard Times, Nobel laureates Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo tackle some of the most pressing global challenges, from inequality to climate change, offering evidence-based solutions rooted in cutting-edge economic research. The authors dismantle myths and misconceptions about economics, presenting clear and practical insights into complex issues. This episode explores their thoughtful approach to addressing hard times, emphasizing policies that prioritize fairness, sustainability, and the well-being of all.
2024-11-1626 minBilbao Kultura Social Forum
Bilbao Kultura Social ForumReflections on sustainable development at the global level, by Abhijit Banerjee and Iván MarténAbhijit Banerjee es un economista indio-estadounidense, nacido el 21 de febrero de 1961 en Mumbai, India. Es conocido por su trabajo en la economía del desarrollo y la lucha contra la pobreza global. Banerjee obtuvo su licenciatura en la Universidad de Calcuta, un máster en la Universidad Jawaharlal Nehru, y un doctorado en economía en la Universidad de Harvard en 1988. Es profesor en el Instituto Tecnológico de Massachusetts (MIT) desde 1993, donde cofundó el Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) en 2003, junto con Esther Duflo y Sendhil Mullainathan. Este laboratorio es líder en el uso de...
2024-10-1849 minThe Mindful Leadership Podcast with Shahana Banerjee
The Mindful Leadership Podcast with Shahana BanerjeeS2E11 Coaching AHA with Abhijit BhaduriBidding FAREWELL to your old life, and STARTING AFRESH is truly scary😰. The struggle to REINVENT yourself is one of the greatest challenges of work and life.  There are often 4 key drivers of the need to reinvent yourself: 🛑 You choose a field of study or work, and realize your heart is not in it  🛑 You face severe challenges at work or get laid off 🛑 You’ve had a successful career, but you aren’t content. You know you are capable of so much more… 🛑 The world around us is changing rapidly, creati...
2024-09-2318 minFuture Tense
Future TenseNobel-Prize laureate Abhijit Banerjee on the world's largest UBI experimentThe world's largest Universal Basic Income trial is currently underway in Kenya. It involves 295 villages and more than 20,000 families. The trial has just reached the two-year mark and Nobel-Prize winning economist, Abhijit Banerjee, joins us to talk about its progress – both economic and social. Also, why it's counterproductive to talk about "screentime" and people being "addicted" to their phones; and speech writer, Lucinda Holdforth, who worries that we've supplanted old fashioned values that emphasised community responsibility with a new array of virtues that are all about personal wants and a focus on self.
2024-04-1229 min9natree
9natree[Review] Poor Economics: A Radical Rethinking of the Way to Fight Global Poverty (Abhijit V. Banerjee) SummarizedThe book information. Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XCCVDNR?tag=9natree-20 Read more: https://mybook.top/read/B06XCCVDNR/ #globalpoverty #economicdevelopment #behavioraleconomics #microfinance #healthcareaccess #educationalinterventions #financialinclusion These are takeaways from this book. Firstly, The Economics of Being Poor, This section discusses the unique economic behaviors and decision-making patterns observed among the poor. Banerjee and Duflo elucidate how scarcity influences priorities and choices, often leading to decisions that, while rational under specific conditions, perpetuate poverty cycles. They highlight that contrary to common belief, the poor are incredibly adept at managing limited resources; however, their financial strategies and...
2024-03-2206 minthe Bestsellers Summary
the Bestsellers SummaryNavigating Turbulent Waters: Good Economics for Hard TimesChapter 1:Summary of Good Economics for Hard Times Good Economics for Hard Times by Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo provides an insightful analysis of the global challenges faced by economies in recent times. The book explores a range of pressing issues, including inequality, migration, trade, and climate change, and offers evidence-based solutions for policymakers and individuals. Banerjee and Duflo, both Nobel laureates in Economics, argue that to tackle the complex problems of our times, we need to go beyond ideology and rely on data-driven analysis. They challenge conventional wisdom and offer fresh...
2024-03-1612 minBookey Summary
Bookey SummaryThe Roadmap to Prosperity: Unraveling Economic Complexity in Hard TimesChapter 1:Summary of The Book Good Economics for Hard TimesGood Economics for Hard Times by Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo is a book that tackles some of the pressing challenges facing the world today and provides refreshing insights from the field of economics. The authors, both Nobel laureates, argue for an evidence-based approach to policy-making and propose pragmatic solutions to issues like inequality, migration, trade, and climate change.The book challenges common assumptions and offers nuanced perspectives on various economic debates. For instance, it debunked the idea that immigrants are...
2024-03-1612 minCollège de France - Sélection
Collège de France - SélectionGrand événement : Approches expérimentales en éducation (3/5) - Abhijit Banerjee : La pensée critiqueGrand événement - Approches expérimentales en éducation 3/5 - Abhijit Banerjee : La pensée critiqueIntervenant :Abhijit BanerjeeFord Foundation International Professor of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyAbhijit Banerjee is currently the Ford Foundation International Professor of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In 2003 he founded the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) along with Esther Duflo and Sendhil Mullainathan, and remains one of the directors of the lab. He is the recipient of the 2019 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Econo...
2024-03-0658 minAlap [Tilos Rádió podcast]
Alap [Tilos Rádió podcast]Nikhil Banerjee, Ninad Daithankar, Kala Ramnath Nikhil Banerjee - SitarSwapan Chaudhuri - TablaRaga Misra Kafi(__)-----------"--"- Ninad Daithankar - SanturRushikesh Jagtap - Tabla Raga Kirwani (__)-----------"--"- Kala Ramnath - ViolinAbhijit Banerjee - TablaBhairavi  
2024-03-031h 59Bestsellers Club
Bestsellers ClubUnderstanding Economic Solutions in Turbulent Times: A Summary Chapter 1 What's The Book Good Economics for Hard Times Good Economics for Hard Times is a book written by Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo, both Nobel laureates in economics. The book explores various economic issues and challenges faced by societies today, offering insightful and evidence-based analysis to tackle these problems. Banerjee and Duflo use real-world examples and research findings to challenge common assumptions and provide fresh perspectives on topics such as inequality, migration, trade, growth, climate change, and technological advancements. They emphasize the need for a nuanced understanding of these issues and argue for policies that...
2024-02-2712 minBOOKEY Book Summary and Review
BOOKEY Book Summary and ReviewUnveiling the Realities: Poor Economics in a Complex WorldChapter 1:Summary of Poor Economics book Poor Economics is a book written by Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo, two economists who primarily focus on issues related to poverty. The book aims to challenge conventional wisdom and suggest practical solutions to alleviate poverty. The authors argue that traditional approaches to poverty reduction often fail because they […]
2024-01-2610 minthe Bestsellers Summary
the Bestsellers SummaryNavigating the Complexities of Poverty: Insights from Poor EconomicsChapter 1:what is Poor Economics book about Poor Economics is a book written by Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo, two prominent economists known for their work in fighting poverty. The book focuses on understanding the economics of poverty and presents the results of various studies conducted across the world to evaluate different anti-poverty policies and initiatives. The authors challenge the prevailing assumptions and theories about poverty, arguing that poverty is not solely a result of laziness or lack of effort, but rather a complex issue influenced by a variety of factors. They...
2024-01-2610 minBookey Summary
Bookey SummaryReimagining Poverty: Insights from Poor EconomicsChapter 1:what is Poor Economics book about"Poor Economics" by Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo is a book that explores the root causes of poverty and analyzes various approaches to alleviate it. The authors, both economists, present their research findings and insights gained from conducting randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in developing countries.The book delves into the complexities of poverty, examining the behavioral and psychological factors that influence the decision-making processes of the poor. Banerjee and Duflo challenge the conventional assumptions about poverty and argue that the poor often make rational...
2024-01-2610 minBookey App 30 mins Book Summaries Knowledge Notes and More
Bookey App 30 mins Book Summaries Knowledge Notes and MoreUnpacking 'Good Economics for Hard Times': A Brief SummaryChapter 1 What's Good Economics for Hard Times Book by Abhijit V. Banerjee"Good Economics for Hard Times: Better Answers to Our Biggest Problems" is a book written by Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo, who are both distinguished economists and winners of the Nobel Prize in Economics.In this book, Banerjee and Duflo provide a fresh perspective on some of the most pressing issues facing society today, including inequality, immigration, trade, climate change, and more. They argue that good economics is not just about providing theoretical solutions but also about understanding the actual impact of...
2024-01-0112 minBookey App 30 mins Book Summaries Knowledge Notes and More
Bookey App 30 mins Book Summaries Knowledge Notes and MorePoor Economics: Summary of Banerjee's Groundbreaking InsightsChapter 1 To understand Poor Economics book"Poor Economics: A Radical Rethinking of the Way to Fight Global Poverty" is a book by Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo.The book presents the results of extensive fieldwork conducted by the authors in various countries, including India, Kenya, Indonesia, and Morocco. It challenges conventional approaches to poverty alleviation and calls for a more nuanced understanding of the underlying causes and consequences of poverty.Banerjee and Duflo argue that traditional economic theories often fail to address the complex realities of poverty and that policies based on...
2023-12-1010 minDéclics responsables
Déclics responsables#37 Faciliter l'accès à l'éducation et la connaissance - avec Valentin KravtchenkoPour cet épisode spécial rentrée scolaire, nous avons eu le plaisir de recevoir Valentin Kravtchenko. Valentin a fondé la société Grey Box, une start-up d'innovation sociale qui a pour ambition d'équiper les zones reculées déconnectées en boîtiers UNI, des hotspots qui offrent des ressources éducatives hors ligne. Ensemble, on a discuté de la EdTech, de l'Ukraine, des enjeux d'éducation et de l'IA ... Bref, un échange riche et passionnant.  Références citées dans l'épisode :  - Grey-Box   ...
2023-09-1352 minAlap [Tilos Rádió podcast]
Alap [Tilos Rádió podcast]L. Shankar, Abhijit Banerjee, Somnath Roy, Amjad Ali Khan, MS SubbulakshmiL. Shankar - electric double-violinAbhijit Banerjee - TablaSomnath Roy - Ghatam Amjad Ali Khan - SarodRaga DeshRaagmala M.S. Subbulakshmi - Carnatic VocalRaga Hamsadhwani (Guruvandanam, Vathapi Ganapathim)
2023-06-041h 58社會必思酌 Social Bistro
社會必思酌 Social Bistro51. 【必思酌讀書會】《窮人的經濟學》— 諾貝爾經濟學獎得主帶你透視貧窮的本質什麼是貧窮？全世界有上億人口生活在貧窮線以下，他們每日的生活可用支出低於0.99美金、他們在生存邊緣掙扎。即使有不同的世界組織的協助，大多數的窮人仍無法脫離貧窮的循環。他們到底為什麼貧窮、為什麼無法從貧窮深淵裡脫離？難道經濟補助、醫療援助並無法改善世界貧窮問題嗎？ 有一派主流觀點認為貧窮的根源來自窮人的惰性。然而2019年諾貝爾經濟學獎得主艾絲特 （Esther Duflo）、阿比吉特（Abhijit V. Banerjee）在【窮人的經濟學】書裡，透過隨機對照的實驗方法（RCT) ，到世界各地研究貧窮的本質，發現窮人因為資源、知識匱乏而掉入「貧窮陷阱」裡，導致他們的生存條件每況愈下、未來的收入往往比現在更低。 作者也指出現代援助貧窮的政策和援助的失敗，多源於決策者、專家們對於窮人家庭生活缺乏根本的理解。這集讓我們一起透過諾貝爾經濟學獎得主的視角，重新理解貧窮的本質，以及我們可以如何對抗全球的貧窮問題。 — 📘讀書讀起來：【窮人的經濟學】｜Abhijit V. Banerjee, Esther Duflo — 📱IG | FB | Podcast 傳送門: https://socialbistrotw.soci.vip/ 📱Instagram: social_bistro_tw 📱聽得很開心，想請我們喝杯酒嗎？https://pay.soundon.fm/podcasts/730667c8-515f-4cae-9c00-224d3d1765dc — Music: Lovely Swindler by Amaria CC BY 3.0 Free Download/Stream here. Music promoted by Audio Library. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
2023-05-1252 minAlap [Tilos Rádió podcast]
Alap [Tilos Rádió podcast]L. Shankar, Abhijit Banerjee, Somnath Roy, Balaram Pathak, Vinode PathakL. Shankar - electric double-violinAbhijit Banerjee - TablaSomnath Roy - Ghatam Balaram Pathak - SitarVinode Pathak - Tabla
2023-03-191h 56Alap [Tilos Rádió podcast]
Alap [Tilos Rádió podcast]L. Shankar, Abhijit Banerjee, Rohan KrishnamurthyL. Shankar - electric double-violinAbhijit Banerjee - TablaRohan Krishnamurthy - Mridangam
2023-03-121h 57Politik auf den Punkt gebracht.
Politik auf den Punkt gebracht.Diese Bücher solltest Du gelesen haben | Tim Edeling, Sophia Kohl und Michael Scholl Über die Buchtipps von Michael sprechen Sophia und Tim in dieser Crossfolge. Beide sind Gastgeber des Podcasts Politische Seiten. Hört gerne in die Folgen von Sophias und Tims Podcast rein. Die Buchtipps von Michael: Esther Duflo, Abhijit V. Banerjee: Gute Ökonomie für harte Zeiten Gerd Bucerius, Der Adenauer Hermann Otto Bolesch, Typisch Scheel Ihr wollt mehr Politik auf den Punkt gebracht? Hört euch auch diese Folgen an: Pressearbeit | Ute Kirch [Spotify]https://open.spotify.com/episode/4l2YSqdnbTwI6e4xZvPyLc?si=-Epl9D8dT0ugC7eG7yE8_g Apple Podcasts
2022-08-2820 minPolitische Seiten
Politische SeitenPolitik-Buchclub | Michael Scholl Dies ist eine Folge der etwas anderen Art: Statt wie gewohnt über ein Buch untereinander zu sprechen und anschließend mit einem Experten zu diskutieren, haben Tim und Sophia diesmal mit Michael Scholl, Geschäftsführer der Union Stiftung, über seine politischen Lieblingsbücher diskutiert. Die Buchtipps von Michael: Esther Duflo, Abhijit V. Banerjee: Gute Ökonomie für harte Zeiten Gerd Bucerius, Der Adenauer Hermann Otto Bolesch, Typisch Scheel Ihr wollt mehr Politik auf den Punkt gebracht? Hört euch auch diese Folgen an: Pressearbeit | Ute Kirch [Spotify]https://open.spotify.com/episode/4l2YSqdnbT...
2022-08-2820 minAlap [Tilos Rádió podcast]
Alap [Tilos Rádió podcast]Ronu Majumdar, Abhijit Banerjee, Vilayat KhanRonu Majumdar - BansuriAbhijit Banerjee - TablaRaga Gorakh Kalyan Vilayat Khan - SitarBhairavi
2022-08-071h 52The Coffee House Experience
The Coffee House ExperienceEp#5 | Bangla Podcast | Discussion | Operation Barga in West Bengal (1978)Pratyay and Srinjoy discussed Operation Barga of 1978, pertinent policies, background and aftermath. A few relevant resources follow: Srinjoy’s article “An eclectic demystification of Operation Barga” http://plpr-association.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2015_PLPR_SARC_Ganguly.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0kr7yXhRDRneQKiMCzAQFE7QmUDqk0eNl4NKaTHdUUYZKe2MXLjiL6ZUg Article by Bipab Dasgupta “Sharecropping in West Bengal-From Independence to Operation Barga” : https://www.epw.in/journal/1984/26/review-agriculture-review-issues-specials/sharecropping-west-bengal-independence Agricultural reform and productivity: some important lessons to be learnt from West Bengal's "Operation Barga". By Raychaudhuri and Sen https://www.cabdirect.org/cabdirect/abstract/20006779762 West Bengal Land Reform Act...
2022-07-2647 minAbout Sustainability…
About Sustainability…SDG1: No PovertyWhat’s in an SDG?In an effort to more deeply understand the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), over the next few months, the About Sustainability… podcast will zoom in on each of them in turn. We will invite experts to join us and parse out more about an individual goal, where we are in terms of achieving it, and the challenges it presents. We will also discuss how each goal, including those that are not environmentally oriented, is linked to environmental sustainability.In the first of these SDG-focused episodes, André and Erin spoke to Atsushi Watab...
2022-07-261h 02Alap [Tilos Rádió podcast]
Alap [Tilos Rádió podcast]Shahid Parvez, Biswajit Roy Chowdhary, Abhijit BanerjeeShahid Parvez - SitarRafiuddin Sabri - TablaRaga Darbari Kanada Biswajit Roy Chowdhary - SarodAbhijit Banerjee - TablaRaga Darbari KanadaLive at Trafo - 2011.03.19.
2022-07-171h 52Jaipur Bytes
Jaipur BytesCooking to Save Your Life: Abhijit V Banerjee and Cheyenne Olivier with Devapriya RoyThis episode is a live session from Jaipur Lit Fest 2022. Cooking to Save Your Life: Abhijit V Banerjee and Cheyenne Olivier in conversation with Devapriya Roy.
2022-06-3027 minPolitik auf den Punkt gebracht.
Politik auf den Punkt gebracht.Geschichte und Zukunft unserer Rente | Bert Rürup Prof. Dr. Dr. hc. Bert Rürup ist Wirtschaftswissenschaftler und Chefökonom des Handelsblatts. Seine ersten Berührungspunkte mit der aktiven Politik hatte er noch unter Alt-Bundeskanzler Helmut Schmidt, für den er gearbeitet hat. Später war er Wirtschaftsweiser und Vorsitzender der berühmten "Rürup-Kommission", die sich um die Reform des deutschen Rentensystems kümmerte. Im Gespräch mit Michael hat Bert Rürup über seinen Werdegang gesprochen, über die Geschichte und den Wandel unseres Rentensystems sowie einen Ausblick gegeben, wie sich dieses System zukünftig wandeln könnte. Wie immer hat Michael seinen Gast na...
2022-06-0529 minExpress Conversations
Express ConversationsEp 30: Abhijit Banerjee and Esther DufloIn this episode, Nobel Prize Winners and professors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo speak about the explosion of inequality, fostering trust in economists, and the impact automation will have on the economy among other pressing topics.
2022-04-281h 49The Sham Sharma Show
The Sham Sharma ShowMore Horrors In Mamta Banerjee's Bengal | UCC | Gita In SchoolsSham, Kushal and Abhijit discuss the recent horrific violence in Mamta Banerjee's West Bengal, this time in Birbhum. This, is yet another in a long line of political violence in Mamta's Bengal. Plus, a discussion of Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand and the prospect of Gita in Schools. Send One time payments through PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=MPQE3QEK6TQFS Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUM2qwOfZosAf55s66FsGbQ/join Support The World Nimbu Order On Patreon https...
2022-03-251h 10Minds Behind Maps
Minds Behind MapsEp 17 - Jacopo Margutti - Red Cross, Humanitarian Data Science & Moving from Physical to Digital AidJacopo Margutti is a Data Scientist at 510, the Data branch of the Netherlands Red Cross which uses remote sensing, ground measured data and insights from social media to understand & react to humanitarian crisis. During this conversation, we touch on the the work the Red Cross does around impact forecasting of typhoons, how they have helped covid vaccine distribution, but also how to work on a tight budget to provide the maximum amount of help. Jacopo talks about the desire to move towards digital aid - sending money digitally - over physical goods and what the undesired consequences of humanitarian...
2022-03-151h 16Conversaciones [CON IMPACTO]
Conversaciones [CON IMPACTO]07 | DESARROLLANDO ECOSISTEMAS DE IMPACTO EN CENTROAMÉRICA con ANDREA MAZARIEGOS de SWISSCONTACT"En el festejo de mi cumpleaños número 28, una llamada laboral definió el rumbo de mi vida, descubrí que mi aporte es crear un puente entre las startups y el ecosistema de soporte.” “Para crear un mejor ecosistema de emprendimiento e innovación en Latinoamérica, no deberíamos construir otro Silicon Valley, sino encontrar la identidad y las fortalezas de las realidades de nuestros países.” ---- En el séptimo episodio de CONVERSACIONES [CON IMPACTO], un podcast de IMPACTLATAM, conversamos con Andrea Mazariegos Coordinadora de Action Research Project para Swisscontact (G...
2022-02-0640 minAlap [Tilos Rádió podcast]
Alap [Tilos Rádió podcast]Biswajit Roy Chowdhary, Abhijit Banerjee, Somnath Roy, Somi Pannifotó: Zafir DánielBiswajit Roy Chowdhary - SarodAbhijit Banerjee - TablaSomnath Roy - GhatamRaga Darbari KanadaLive at Trafo - 2011.03.19. Interjú Somi Panni, Bharata Natyam táncos, koreográfussal. 2. részPanni mesél az életéről, az indológiáról, az indiai előadóművészeti kultúráról, saját darabjairól.Somi Panni táncos életrajza: https://bharatanatyam.hu/tancosok/somi-panni-tancosA Sívasakti Kalánanda társulat tagjai: https://bharatanatyam.hu/tancosok/A Somi Panni által alapítot...
2022-01-301h 55Inside 4books
Inside 4booksUna buona economia per tempi difficili - Fare il punto sui problemi socio-economiciImmigrazione, disuguaglianza, rallentamento della crescita, accelerazione tecnologica e  cambiamento climatico sono tra i maggiori problemi socio-economici attuali. In questo libro gli economisti premio Nobel Abhijit V. Banerjee ed Esther Duflo fanno il punto della situazione e mettono in luce le possibili soluzioni, evidenziando il ruolo di una buona economia, ma anche la necessità di un interventismo politico intelligente e di una società costruita sulla compassione e sul rispetto. L'audio è una parte del contenuto 4books che puoi ascoltare per intero sulla nostra app iOS o Android. Puoi ascoltare i concetti essenziali di "Una buona economia per tempi difficili" qui...
2022-01-1206 minAlap [Tilos Rádió podcast]
Alap [Tilos Rádió podcast]Ronu Majumdar, Abhijit Banerjee, Durgaprasadfotó: Zafir DánielRonu Majumdar - BansuriAbhijit Banerjee - TablaDurgaprasad - PakhawajLive at Amritsar - 2004.03.28.
2021-12-191h 51Radio Finely Chopped by Kalyan Karmakar
Radio Finely Chopped by Kalyan KarmakarWhy Nobel Laureate Abhjit Banerjee recommends cooking the kabuli pullao from his new cook-book in Gabbar's denFolks far more accomplished and adept than me have written about the exemplary work of Professor Abhijeet Banerjee. I won't make any attempts to do so. I know my limits. In 2019 Banerjee was the co- winner of the Nobel Prize for Economics. #nuff said as the kids say these days. What you might not know, is that Abhijit da (this is what I settled on after I asked him 'should I call you Mr Banerjee, Abhijit or Abhijit da') has been cooking since the age of 15. Primarily because his mother, Nirmala Banerjee (nee Patnakar), was...
2021-11-1550 minBooks, Economics and Philosophy by Dreamer\'s Jotter
Books, Economics and Philosophy by Dreamer's JotterPoor Economics | Book ReviewA review of the book "Poor Economics : A Radical Rethinking of the Way to Fight Global Poverty" written by Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo, both professors of Economics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). This episode is an audio version of the blog post available at https://dreamersjotter.com/2020/08/23/poor-economics-review/
2021-10-2404 minConversations With Coleman
Conversations With ColemanEconomics 102 with Prof Abhijit Banerjee [S2 Ep.31]My guest today is Professor Abhijit Banerjee. Professor Banerjee is a Nobel Prize-winning economist, an econ professor at MIT, and a co-founder of the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab. Banerjee and I discussed the difference between empirical work and theoretical work in economics. We talk about Banerjee's Nobel Prize-winning research on alleviating global poverty. We talk about whether immigrants drive down wages for native workers, the role of financial incentives and driving human behavior. We speak about welfare, the effect of globalism on American industries like manufacturing, and the social consequences of having whole industries die ou...
2021-10-0158 minConversations With Coleman
Conversations With ColemanEconomics 102 with Prof Abhijit Banerjee [S2 Ep.31]My guest today is Professor Abhijit Banerjee. Professor Banerjee is a Nobel Prize-winning economist, an econ professor at MIT, and a co-founder of the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab. Banerjee and I discussed the difference between empirical work and theoretical work in economics. We talk about Banerjee's Nobel Prize-winning research on alleviating global poverty. We talk about whether immigrants drive down wages for native workers, the role of financial incentives and driving human behavior. We speak about welfare, the effect of globalism on American industries like manufacturing, and the social consequences of having whole industries die ou...
2021-10-0158 minThe Current
The CurrentAbhijit V. Banerjee & Esther Duflo: COVID-19, global debt & zombie economicsMIT Professors and winners of the 2019 Nobel Prize in Economics, Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo discuss the implications of COVID-19 globally, the decline in trust of governments, unsustainable debts, and their book, GOOD ECONOMICS FOR HARD TIMES - out now in trade paperback via PublicAffairs. Learn more about the episode: https://bit.ly/3yrJWLv Learn more about the book: https://bit.ly/3ymblie Sign up for The Current newsletter to stay up to date with all new episodes and exclusive content from your favorite authors: https://bit.ly/2QdbG6r​​ Subsc...
2021-08-2736 minThe Book Pile
The Book PileGood Economics for Hard Times by Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther DufloSometimes after slogging through some technical, academic books like Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings, we like to kick back with a real thriller like Good Economics for Hard Times. We both really liked it, except Kellen. Plus, Dave has a great idea for a factory and Kellen isn’t scared of robots, so you know they’re gonna kill him first.*To buy the book, Good Economics for Hard Times, or listen to it free on Audible AND support the podcast, click here!https://amzn.to/47cavaa*TheB...
2021-08-1627 minResources Radio
Resources RadioExperiments in Sustainable Development, with Kelsey JackIn this week’s episode, host Daniel Raimi talks with Kelsey Jack, associate professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara; director of the Poverty Alleviation Group at UC Santa Barbara’s Environmental Market Solutions Lab; and codirector of the King Climate Action Initiative at the Poverty Action Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Jack works at the intersection of environmental economics and international development, studying how environmental issues shape economic development—and vice versa—in developing nations. She discusses some of the experiments she’s done on electricity payments and ecosystem service provision in different parts of the world, and...
2021-06-0634 minAlap [Tilos Rádió podcast]
Alap [Tilos Rádió podcast]Sultan Khan, Zakir Hussain, Budhaditya Mukherjee, Bhajan Sopori, Abhijit BanerjeeBhajan Sopori - SanturMohammed Akram Khan - TablaRaga Nat Bhairav Sultan Khan - SarangiZakir Hussain - TablaRaga Kaunsi Kanada Budhaditya Mukherjee - SitarAbhijit Banerjee - TablaRaga Anand Bhairav
2021-05-021h 52Tête-à-tête avec la science
Tête-à-tête avec la science02 - Dr Olivier Drouin, sciences comportementales et systèmes de santéDans cet épisode, je reçois Dr Olivier Drouin, pédiatre et chercheur au CHU Sainte-Justine.  Dans cette discussion, nous abordons la réalité du double rôle de clinicien et chercheur, les projets de recherche actuels de Dr Drouin en lien avec la COVID-19, le domaine des sciences comportementales et bien plus !  Pour suivre Dr Drouin : Twitter : https://twitter.com/olivierdrouinmd?lang=fr  Les quatre livres nommés par Dr Drouin à la fin de l'épisode :  Thinking, Fast and Slow par Daniel Kahneman Poor Economics: A Radical Rethinking of the Way to Fi...
2021-04-221h 46Alap [Tilos Rádió podcast]
Alap [Tilos Rádió podcast]L. Shankar, Abhijit Banerjee, Somnath Roy, Ronu Majumdar, Rais Khan, Sultan KhanL. Shankar - ViolinAbhijit Banerjee - TablaSomnath Roy - GhatamRaga Aberi Ronu Majumdar - BansuriRamkumar MishraBhatiyali Dhun Rais Khan - SitarSultan Khan - SarangiBhairavi
2021-03-281h 57Alap [Tilos Rádió podcast]
Alap [Tilos Rádió podcast]Rais Khan, Zakir Hussain, Shivkumar Sharma, L. Shankar, Abhijit Banerjee, Somnath RoyRais Khan - SitarZakir Hussain - TablaRaga Shankara Bihag Shivkumar Sharma - SanturRaga Charukeshi L. Shankar - ViolinAbhijit Banerjee - TablaSomnath Roy - Ghatam
2021-03-211h 50Pb Living - A daily book review
Pb Living - A daily book reviewA Book Review - Poor Economics Book by Abhijit Banerjee and Esther DufloWhy would a man in Morocco who doesn’t have enough to eat buy a television?Why is it so hard for children in poor areas to learn even when they attend school?Why do the poorest people in the Indian state of Maharashtra spend 7 percent of their food budget on sugar?Does having lots of children actually make you poorer?For more than fifteen years Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo have worked with the poor in dozens of countries spanning five continents, trying to understand the specific problems that co...
2021-02-2308 minHindustan Times Leadership Summit Highlights
Hindustan Times Leadership Summit Highlights59: #HTLS2020 | 'Need a demand bounce’: Abhijit Banerjee on Indian economyAbhijit Banerjee, Nobel laureate and eminent economist, spoke on India’s economy this year and the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic. Speaking on Day 7 of the HindustanTimes Leadership Summit 2020, Banerjee said the bounce has been slow. “We're going to end the year at 10% short of what we were,” Banerjee said. He added that one of the reason would be due to a massive demand shock, investment is very slow. Tune in for more.
2021-02-0407 minHindustan Times Leadership Summit Highlights
Hindustan Times Leadership Summit Highlights57: #HTLS2020 | ‘India’s urban housing policy is disastrous’: Abhijit BanerjeeAbhijit Banerjee, Nobel laureate and eminent economist, spoke on the migrant crisis in India during the early days of lockdown and the Covid-19 pandemic. Speaking on Day 7 of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2020, Banerjee said we live in a world where no survey tells us about the number of migrants. “We have never really confronted the magnitude of the integration of the Indian economy that has happened,” Banerjee added. The Nobel laureate said India’s urban housing policy is disastrous. Tune in for for more.
2021-02-0305 minHindustan Times Leadership Summit Highlights
Hindustan Times Leadership Summit Highlights55: #HTLS2020 | India Budget 2021: Nobel winner Abhijit Banerjee's 'achhe din' adviceAbhijit Banerjee, Nobel laureate and eminent economist, revealed what he would like to see in India's Union Budget, set to be presented in February 2021 amid the devastation caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Speaking on Day 7 of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2020, Banerjee said that the government must make announcements with high visibility, like infrastructure projects. The Ford Foundation International Professor of Economics at the Massachusetts of Technology said that measures like bank bail-outs, although important, fail to 'excite' people. Tune in for more.
2021-02-0302 minHindustan Times Leadership Summit Highlights
Hindustan Times Leadership Summit Highlights54: #HTLS2020 | Farmer protest: Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee decodes situationAbhijit Banerjee, Nobel laureate and eminent economist, commented on the ongoing farmer protests in India. Speaking at the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, Banerjee blamed lack of trust between farmers and the government for the current situation. The Ford Foundation International Professor of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology explained that farmers were acting out of suspicion of the government's motives. Tune in to know more.
2021-02-0309 minAlap [Tilos Rádió podcast]
Alap [Tilos Rádió podcast]Abhijit Banerjee, Ronu Majumdar, Tarun Bhattacharya, N. Rajam, Budhaditya Mukherjee, Rajeev Janardan, Dr. Kamala Shankar, Shailendre JanardanTarun Bhattacharya - SanturRonu Majumdar - BansuriAbhijit Banerjee - TablaRaga Jog N. Rajam - ViolinAbhijit Banerjee - TablaRaga Jog Budhaditya Mukherjee - SitarAbhijit Banerjee - TablaRaga Anand Bhairav Rajeev Janardan - SitarDr. Kamala Shankar - Shankar-guitarShailendre Janardan - ViolinAbhijit Banerjee - TablaDurgaprasad - PakhawajRaga Shyam KalyanLive at Amritsar - 2004.03.07.http://www.abhijitbanerjee.com/
2021-01-241h 53InequaliTalks
InequaliTalksEpisode 11: Can We Do Something about Tax Evasion? -- with Juliana Londoño-VélezProgressive wealth taxes may be difficult to enforce if wealthy individuals underreport their wealth, but disclosure incentives and greater enforcement can improve tax collection. Juliana Londoño-Vélez presents her work with Javier Avila-Mahecha which uses rich administrative data from Colombia and leverages a government-designed program for voluntary disclosures of hidden wealth, as well as the threat of detection triggered by the Panama Papers leak. Paper: "Enforcing Wealth Taxes in the Developing World: Quasi-Experimental Evidence from Colombia" by Juliana Londoño-Vélez & Javier Ávila-Mahecha https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/aeri.20200319&from=f Rec...
2021-01-2024 minSochBichar
SochBicharBreaking Out of Poverty Trap, Nobel Laureate Prof. Abhijeet BanerjeeTuesday, January 12, 2020 at 7:00 PM (PST) Moderator: Dr. Nadeem ul Haque, VC PIDE Speaker: Prof. Abhijit V. Banerjee   About Speaker: Professor Banerjee is the recipient of the 2019 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, awarded jointly with Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer "for their experimental approach to alleviating global poverty." Banerjee is a past president of the Bureau for the Research in the Economic Analysis of Development, a Research Associate of the NBER, a CEPR research fellow, International Research Fellow of the Kiel Institute, a fellow o...
2021-01-1357 minOwl
OwlEpisode 2 - Good Economics For Hard Times by Abhijit V Banerjee and Esther DufloIn this episode, I review a book titled "Good Economics For Hard Times" by Abhijit V Banerjee and Esther Duflo. Your feedback is welcomed on owlpodcastmail@gmail.com . Thank you for listening and stay tuned for many more to come.
2020-12-2314 minGrattan Institute
Grattan InstituteSummer Reading List for the Prime Minister - Event RecordingListen to CEO Danielle Wood, in discussion with renowned journalist and broadcaster Geraldine Doogue, as we reveal our top six thought-provoking, diverse, and relevant books and articles from 2020. It’s been an extraordinary year, and these are extraordinary reads – not only for the Prime Minister, but for all Australians interested in public policy. Featuring an introduction by CEO of State Library Victoria, Kate Torney, and interviews with four of the featured authors, Alex Miller, Clare Wright, Evelyn Araluen, and Marian Wilkinson. Grattan’s 2020 list is: The Carbon Club, Marian Wilkinson, Allen & Unwin Fire Front: First Nations poetry and power today, edited...
2020-12-201h 18Resources Radio
Resources RadioCan the Magic Glue of Cement Turn Green?, with Mahmoud TahaThis week, host Daniel Raimi talks with Mahmoud Taha, a professor and chair of the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of New Mexico. Taha is an expert on many things related to materials science; in this episode, he talks about cement, which he calls the “magic glue” of construction. Taha and Raimi discuss the greenhouse gas footprint of cement, options for reducing that footprint, how the use of new materials might affect the cost and performance of cement, and government policies that can help spur innovation and speed deployment. References and recommendations: “Good Economics for Hard Times” by Abhijit...
2020-11-2933 minLibros y Dinero
Libros y DineroE2. BUENA ECONOMÍA PARA TIEMPOS DIFÍCILES de Abhijit V. Banerjee & Esther DufloDos de los economistas más importantes de la actualidad, nos dan mejores respuestas a problemas comunes. 1. ¿Es el fin del crecimiento económico? 2. ¿Qué tienen en común los países desarrollados? 3. ¿Cómo afectan tu vida los ultra ricos, los robots y el calentamiento global? Después de leer este libro cambió mi perspectiva de muchas cosas del mundo, crecimiento económico NO SIEMPRE se relaciona con bienestar individual. Si hay crecimiento económico, siempre habrá ganadores y perdedores. Entonces, si la mayoría nos beneficiamos de este crecimiento, debemos de ser más empáticos y generar políticas pública...
2020-11-1630 minSpedup Conversation With Tyler
Spedup Conversation With TylerAbhijit Banerjee on Theory, Practice, and Indias Want to support future conversations? Visit conversationswithtyler.com/donate. Long before Abhijit Banerjee won the 2019 economics Nobel with Michael Kremer and Esther Duflo, he was a fellow graduate student at Harvard with Tyler. For Tyler, Abhijit is one of the brightest economic minds he’s ever met, and “a brilliant theorist who decided the future was with empirical work.” But according to Abhijit, theory and practice go hand in hand: the real benefit of a randomized control trial isn’t getting unbiased estimates, he says, but in testing hypotheses borne out of theory. Abhiji...
2020-10-221h 02Libros y Dinero
Libros y DineroBUENA ECONOMÍA PARA TIEMPOS DIFÍCILES de Abhijit V. Banerjee & Esther Duflo¡¡¡SONIDO 3D BINAURAL!!! Vive la experiencia usando audífonos y cerrando los ojos. Es una locura para tus sentidos. "GOOD ECONOMICS FOR HARD TIMES" es el libro que necesitas conocer en esta época de extrema polarización y desinformación. El mundo necesita más conocimiento factual y menos desinformación. Los autores buscan una reconciliación entre la economía y la opinión individual. 3 ideas que expandirán tu mundo: 1. TRUMP dice que los migrantes son malos para la economía... ¿Cómo podrías debatir esa idea? 2. El comercio internacional no convierte a todos en ganadores; aquí te decimos cómo be...
2020-10-2020 minExtremo Centro
Extremo CentroExtremo Centro La ley de la calle con Jacobson y MaikConversación con Jacobson y Maik sobre Pedro Vallín, Juliana, Memoria Histórica, Largo Caballero, las placas y los nombres de calles.   Con @aparachiqui y @jorgesmiguel   00:05:23 Enric Juliana 00:05:23 Pedro Vallín 00:09:45 Hello Internet 00:10:28 Vallecas nación 00:17:36 Anuncio un solo hijo Canadá 00:25:06 Wir Shaffen Das (Podemos hacerlo) - Merkel 00:28:58 Contención del flujo migratorio Turquía 00:28:58 Buena economía para tiempos difíciles - Abhijit V...
2020-10-171h 37Capital – der Wirtschaftspodcast
Capital – der WirtschaftspodcastEsther Duflo und Abhijit Banerjee, Wirtschaftsnobelpreisträger: „Im Moment ist es eine Katastrophe”Es sah in den vergangenen Jahrzehnten so aus, als sei ein großes Problem der Menschheit um einiges kleiner geworden: Der Kampf gegen die extreme Armut war in vielen Ländern erfolgreich, die Zahl jener, zu wenig zum Leben hatten, ging stetig zurück. Die Pandemie aber hat diesen Prozess jäh gestoppt: Gerade ärmere Länder leiden unter dem Einbruch von Nachfrage, Handel und Produktion und können sich Hilfsprogramme wie in den Industriestaaten nicht leisten. Esther Duflo und Abhijit Banerjee, Träger des Nobel-Gedächtnispreises für Wirtschaftswissenschaften, beschäftigen sich seit langem mit den Entwicklungsländern. Im Podcast D...
2020-10-1621 minBS in Life
BS in LifeCancel Culture, Echo Chambers, and Biggest FailuresWelcome to the BS in Life Podcast! This week on the pod Jon and Allie their thoughts on cancel culture, go over some interesting insight about herd behavior, informational cascades, and the echo chamber of Instagram.Instagram:@bsinlifepod@jon_dick@alliemeeganResources:Good Economics For Hard Times -Abhijit V. BanerjeeMusic provided by Patrick Sohacki, you can follow him on Instagram @PinkWolphSee you next week!
2020-07-0954 minLes mondes rêvés de Georges - Radio Cause Commune
Les mondes rêvés de Georges - Radio Cause Commune#68 – Esther Duflo : l’horreur économique (Partie 1)Contexte : Cette émission est la première d’une série de plusieurs émissions consacrées à l’ouvrage de Abhijit V. Banerjee et Esther Duflo, Repenser la pauvreté, paru chez Seuil en 2011. Cet ouvrage est la quintessence de l’horreur économiste, en provenance d’universitaires de MIT, mais aussi au Collège de France et par dessus le marché prix Nobel d’économie en 2019. L’ouvrage n’a rien à envier aux pires brûlots réactionnaires contre les pauvres. Et pourtant, ils ont l’apparence d’être écrits par des progressistes ayant pour ambition apparence de lutter contr...
2020-07-0100 minJaipur Literature Festival with Brave New World
Jaipur Literature Festival with Brave New WorldPoor Economics: The Human Toll : Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo in conversationNobel Laureates & co-awardees Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo speak of the human toll of the Covid-19 pandemic on the world economy. Be a part of this insightful session where they discuss strategies to fight back the catastrophe, only on #JLFBraveNewWorld!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-06-0959 minBusiness India
Business IndiaUnsure whether India gains if businesses shift from China: Abhijit BanerjeeUnsure whether India gains if businesses shift from China: Abhijit Banerjee
2020-05-1203 minfreelancer buoy
freelancer buoyCAF feat. Avik BanerjeeA health care professional currently in the UK, Working as a Critical Key Worker for the UK Govt and fighting the Pandemic. A friend a guide a philosopher who is always a call away
2020-04-2446 minThe Bookshelf: Business & Self-Improvement
The Bookshelf: Business & Self-ImprovementGood Economics for Hard Times: Better Answers to Our Biggest Problems by Abhijit V. Banerjee — Figuring out how to deal with today's critical economic problems is perhaps the great challenge of our time. Much greater than space travel or perhaps even the next revolutionary medical breakthrough, what is at stake is the whole idea of the good life as we have known it. Immigration and inequality, globalization and technological disruption, slowing growth and accelerating climate change--these are sources of great anxiety across the world, from New Delhi and Dakar to Paris and Washington, DC. The resources to address these challenges are there--what we lack are ideas that will help us jump th...
2020-04-102h 04Get Pileup of Full Audiobooks in Fiction & Literature, Literary Fiction
Get Pileup of Full Audiobooks in Fiction & Literature, Literary FictionAbhijit Banerjee - Harshit GuptaListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Abhijit BanerjeeAuthor: Harshit GuptaNarrator: Rahul Patil, Ratna SaksenaFormat: UnabridgedLength: 0:16:10Language: HindiRelease date: 04-03-2020Publisher: Storyside AB India ExclusiveGenres: Fiction & Literature, Literary CriticismSummary:अभिजीत बनर्जी एक भारतीय मूल के अमरिकी इकोनॉमिस्ट हैं, जिन्होंने अपनी पत्नी एस्तर डुफ़्लो और माइकल क्रेमर के साथ दुनिया में गरीबी को मिटाने पर एक एक्सपेरिमेंटल अप्रोच के लिये नोबेल पुरस्कार जीता. अभिजीत ने एस्तर के साथ पुअर इकोनॉमिक्स नाम की किताब भी लिखी है, जिसमें उन्होंने अपनी इस अप्रोच को समझाया है. सुनिए इनकी असाधारण कहानी.
2020-04-0316 minOpinion Has It
Opinion Has ItWhat Do Mainstream Economists Get Wrong About Poverty And Growth? | Abhijit BanerjeeBy focusing on practical solutions to small questions, Abhijit Banerjee helped revolutionize development economics. Now, he’s turning his focus to rehabilitating the battered reputations of economists themselves.Abhijit Banerjee is the Ford Foundation International Professor of Economics at MIT. In 2003, he co-founded J-PAL, the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab. He is the author of several books, most recently, Good Economics for Hard Times, co-written with Esther Duflo. In 2019, he, along with Duflo and Michael Kremer, won the Nobel Prize in Economics. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-02-1821 minJaipur Bytes
Jaipur BytesPoor Economics: Abhijit V. Banerjee in conversation with Sreenivasan JainAbhijit V. Banerjee, Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer were awarded the Nobel Prize for Economic Sciences 2019 for ‘their experimental approach to alleviating global poverty’ by breaking down a complex problem into ‘smaller, more manageable questions’. Abhijit Banerjee returns to the Jaipur Literature Festival to speak of his RCT research-based approach to development economics. In conversation with journalist Sreenivasan Jain, he explains the need to understand and measure what happens in the real world to alleviate poverty and the necessity of making the poor and their decision-making central to the process. An inspirational session of insights and learnings vital to understa...
2020-01-2740 minConversations with Tyler
Conversations with TylerAbhijit Banerjee on Theory, Practice, and IndiaWant to support future conversations? Visit conversationswithtyler.com/donate. Long before Abhijit Banerjee won the 2019 economics Nobel with Michael Kremer and Esther Duflo, he was a fellow graduate student at Harvard with Tyler. For Tyler, Abhijit is one of the brightest economic minds he's ever met, and "a brilliant theorist who decided the future was with empirical work." But according to Abhijit, theory and practice go hand in hand: the real benefit of a randomized control trial isn't getting unbiased estimates, he says, but in testing hypotheses borne out of theory. Abhijit joined Tyler to discuss...
2019-12-301h 02UChicago Economics Events and Conversations
UChicago Economics Events and ConversationsCan Economics Save the World? A Panel Discussion with 2019 Nobel Laureate Abhijit BanerjeeThe United States is facing a range of challenging policy issues, from trade to inequality to climate change. The good news is that academic economists are doing cutting-edge work to help solve the challenges of the day, at the University of Chicago and institutions around the world. Over the past 20 years, there has been increasing momentum toward evidence-informed policymaking. While this seems promising, barriers still exist to bridging the divide between academia and government. On November 19, the Becker Friedman Institute for Economics (BFI) welcomed MIT Professor of Economics Abhijit Banerjee, recipient of the 2019 Nobel Prize in Economics and co-author of...
2019-12-191h 07Café com Empreender 360
Café com Empreender 360#17 Economia da PobrezaA Alexandra Meira volta para o Café com Empreender 360, mas desta vez para falar sobre o livro 'Economia da Pobreza - Repensar a Pobreza e as Formas de Acabar com Ela' dos autores Abhijit V. Banerjee e Esther Duflo. Também sobre a iniciativa dos autores, em conjunto com Michael Kremer que fez com que ganhassem o prêmio Nobel de Economia 2019. 
2019-12-0520 minEnjoy: This Edge-Of-Your-Seat Full Audiobook For Book-Lovers.
Enjoy: This Edge-Of-Your-Seat Full Audiobook For Book-Lovers.Good Economics for Hard Times by Abhijit V. Banerjee, Esther DufloPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/153944to listen full audiobooks. Title: Good Economics for Hard Times Author: Abhijit V. Banerjee, Esther Duflo Narrator: James Lurie Format: mp3 Length: 14 hrs and 45 mins Release date: 11-12-19 Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 1,334 ratings Genres: Economic Policy Publisher's Summary: In this revolutionary book, renowned MIT economists Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo take on this challenge, building on cutting-edge research in economics explained with lucidity and grace. Original, provocative, and urgent, Good Economics for Hard Times makes a persuasive case for an intelligent interventionism and a society built on compassion and respect. It is...
2019-11-122h 45Podcast Buku Kutu
Podcast Buku Kutu58. Hestia Istiviani dan "Kemunduran" Komunitas Buku di IndonesiaMari berkenalan dengan Hestia Istiviani, seorang pecinta buku yang juga aktif dalam komunitas literasi di Indonesia. Kami ngobrolin tentang kondisi komunitas buku di tanah air yang terkesan "mundur" dan bagaimana kita bisa sama-sama mengubahnya.Tertarik untuk menghubungi Hestia untuk nanya-nanya soal kegiatan Baca Bareng? Langsung aja kontak di Twitter @hzboyNP: Rekaman off record di belakang sengaja dimasukin, habis lucu sih :DBuku yang disebut di episode ini:- Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression and the Unexpected Solutions (Johann Hari)- The Moment...
2019-11-071h 03News and Views
News and ViewsNobel Laureate Abhijit Banerjee to The Quint: India’s Economy in Bad ShapeDays after winning the 2019 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, Abhijit Banerjee spoke to The Quint about the state of Indian economy, what can be done to fix it and his latest book Good Economics for Hard Times. Banerjee’s economic views have drawn criticism from some BJP leaders. Responding to the criticism, Banerjee said he is “neither able nor willing to be involved in slanging matches.” Listen to the podcast with The Quint's Aditya Menon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-10-2114 minAttention Pliss! with Arnab Ray
Attention Pliss! with Arnab RayAttention Pliss! with Arnab Ray #59 - Doctors Ray on Dr. AbhijitArnab and Dr. Alok Ray discuss Dr. Abhijit Banerjee's economic theory. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/appodcast/support
2019-10-201h 03Talk Cocktail
Talk CocktailA Conversation with the Recipients of This Years Nobel Prize in economics: Esther Duflo and Abhijit BanerjeeBeyond the common denominator of poverty what are aspects of the poor that we just don't understand? We've learned that poverty itself creates a different life, a different view of the world. A view that arguably accounts for the fundamental failures of so many well-meaning programs. Why this is, what works and why has it been so hard to find the magic bullet. Trying to answer this has been the work of the winners of this year's Nobel Prize in economics, Esther Duflo and Abhijit Banerjee. My conversation with Esther Duflo and Abhijit Banerjee:
2019-10-1527 minThe Indian Startup Show
The Indian Startup Show#109 Divyam Goel CEO of AttainU-On disrupting the Indian education system by training people online to be software engineers at no up-front cost.Disrupting the education system in India. Today I chat to Divyam Goel CEO of AttainU a new school teaching software with zero upfront fees you only pay after you get a job. He talks about, why he wants to disrupt the Indian education system, how it all works, having a quarter life crisis, his past experiences of working in the Bay area and his biggest challenges so far. so please enjoy the show In this conversation we also talk about: The deferred payment model $30 billion industry Why 70%-90% of students coming out of education are unemployable. ...
2019-03-0926 minSplash
SplashLes pauvres ont-ils besoin de leçons d'économie ?NOUVEAU - Abonnez-vous à Nouvelles Écoutes + pour profiter du catalogue Nouvelles Écoutes en intégralité et en avant premières, sans publicité. Vous aurez accès à des enquêtes, documentaires, séries et fictions exclusives passionnantes, comme « Au Nom du fils », « Roulette russe à Béziers », ou encore « Oussama Le Magnifique ».  👉 https://m.audiomeans.fr/s/S-dLCvHKUz Après s'être intéressés aux riches, Etienne Tabbagh et Laureen Melka se penchent maintenant sur la pauvreté et posent une question brûlante : ''les pauvres ont-ils besoin de leçon d'économie ? ''. La question est un thème d'actualité récurrent. On se sou...
2019-02-2523 minSplash
SplashL'aide au développement a-t-elle la moindre efficacité ? (2/2)NOUVEAU - Abonnez-vous à Nouvelles Écoutes + pour profiter du catalogue Nouvelles Écoutes en intégralité et en avant premières, sans publicité. Vous aurez accès à des enquêtes, documentaires, séries et fictions exclusives passionnantes, comme « Au Nom du fils », « Roulette russe à Béziers », ou encore « Oussama Le Magnifique ».  👉 https://m.audiomeans.fr/s/S-dLCvHKUz Suite et fin de notre mini-série sur l’aide au développement ! Après s’être penché sur le débat qui fait rage entre les économistes Jeffrey Sachs et William Easterly sur l’efficacité de cette aide, Etienne Tabbagh s’intéresse aujourd’hui à l'éco...
2018-06-2524 minSplash
SplashL'aide au développement a-t-elle la moindre efficacité ? (1/2)NOUVEAU - Abonnez-vous à Nouvelles Écoutes + pour profiter du catalogue Nouvelles Écoutes en intégralité et en avant premières, sans publicité. Vous aurez accès à des enquêtes, documentaires, séries et fictions exclusives passionnantes, comme « Au Nom du fils », « Roulette russe à Béziers », ou encore « Oussama Le Magnifique ».  👉 https://m.audiomeans.fr/s/S-dLCvHKUz Pour la fin de la saison 1 de Spla$h, Etienne Tabbagh a décidé de dédier deux épisodes au vaste sujet de l’aide au développement. Dans ce premier épisode, Il convie Jean-Jacques Gabas, économiste et maître de conférences à Paris-XI Orsay et...
2018-06-1126 minIMF Podcasts
IMF PodcastsPoor Economics with Abhijit BanerjeeAbhijit Banerjee, has worked in dozens of countries trying to better understand the economics of poverty. He argues anti-poverty policies often fail because of inadequate understanding of the decisions poor people make. Banerjee Participated in a seminar on Sustainable Economic Development during the IMF World-Bank Spring meetings. In this podcast, we discuss why so little is known about a billion poor people in the world. Contributors: Abhijit Banerjee, Ford Foundation International Professor of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and author of Poor Economics, A radical Rethinking of the Way to Fight Global Poverty
2016-08-1210 minAlap [Tilos Rádió podcast]
Alap [Tilos Rádió podcast]Abhijit Banerjee - tablaAbhijit Banerjee Pt. Gyan Prakash Ghosh tanítványa és olyan nagyszerű zenészekkel szerepelt egy színpadon, mint  Pt.Ravi Shankar, Late Pt.Nikhil Banerjee, Begum Parweena Sultana, Pt.Jasraj, Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma, Dr.Balamurali Krishna, vagy akár Ry Cooder és Trilok Gurtu. Kísérőzenészként hallgatjuk meg, ahogy megmutatja az alázatot.Tarun Bhattacharya - SanturRonu Majumdar - Bansuri Abhijit Banerjee - Tabla Raga JogMWCD 5002 N Rajam - ViolinAbhijit Banerjee - Tabla ...
2013-12-082h 00Spring 2012 | Public lectures and events | Video
Spring 2012 | Public lectures and events | VideoPoor Economics: Barefoot Hedge-fund Managers, Reluctant Entrepreneurs and the Surprising Truth about Life on less than $1 a DayContributor(s): Professor Abhijit Banerjee | Poor Economics by Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo won the FT Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year 2011 for their analysis of why the poor, despite having the same desires and abilities as anyone else, end up with entirely different lives. They argue that so much of anti-poverty policy has failed over the years because of an inadequate understanding of poverty. Looking at some of the most surprising facets of poverty: why the poor need to borrow in order to save, why they miss out on free life-saving immunizations but pay for drugs that they...
2012-03-261h 25Spring 2012 | Public lectures and events | Audio and pdf
Spring 2012 | Public lectures and events | Audio and pdfPoor Economics: Barefoot Hedge-fund Managers, Reluctant Entrepreneurs and the Surprising Truth about Life on less than $1 a DayContributor(s): Professor Abhijit Banerjee | Poor Economics by Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo won the FT Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year 2011 for their analysis of why the poor, despite having the same desires and abilities as anyone else, end up with entirely different lives. They argue that so much of anti-poverty policy has failed over the years because of an inadequate understanding of poverty. Looking at some of the most surprising facets of poverty: why the poor need to borrow in order to save, why they miss out on free life-saving immunizations but pay for drugs that they...
2012-03-261h 25Ignite The Most Riveting Full Audiobook Today!
Ignite The Most Riveting Full Audiobook Today!Poor Economics by Abhijit V. Banerjee, Esther DufloPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/167673to listen full audiobooks. Title: Poor Economics Author: Abhijit V. Banerjee, Esther Duflo Narrator: Brian Holsopple Format: mp3 Length: 11 hrs and 30 mins Release date: 01-03-12 Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 962 ratings Genres: Poverty & Homelessness Publisher's Summary:
2012-01-0311h 30EconTalk
EconTalkAbhijit Banerjee on Poverty and Poor EconomicsAbhijit Banerjee of MIT talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about Banerjee's book (co-authored with Esther Duflo), Poor Economics. The conversation begins with how randomized control trials (a particular kind of social experiment) have been used to measure the effectiveness of various types of aid to the poor. Banerjee goes on to discuss hunger, health, and education--the challenges in each area and what we have learned about what works and what does not. The conversation closes with a discussion of the role of the labor market in the private sector.
2011-07-1150 minAlap [Tilos Rádió podcast]
Alap [Tilos Rádió podcast]Abhijit Banerjee Listen to this program! Abhijit Banerjee  - TablaAbhijit Banerjee India egyik legkiválóbb tabla művésze. Klasszikus indai zenéhez való vonzódása mellett más zenei irányzatokban is aktív szerepet vállalt, előadóként és zeneszerzőként is. Édesapja korán felismeri Abhijit tehetségét és természetes hajlamát a zene irányában, ezért már négy éves korától megkezdi tabla játék képzését. Zenei tanulmányainak kiegészítéséül vokális és hegedű oktatásban részesül. A legendás tabla mű...
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