Good Economics for Hard Times

Better Answers to Our Biggest Problems

Book • 2019

Author

Abhijit Banerjee

Author

Esther Duflo

In this book, Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo tackle the major economic issues of our time, such as immigration, job losses due to automation and trade, inequality, and climate change.

They argue for intelligent interventionism and a society built on compassion and respect, using their experiment-based approach to provide clear and accessible explanations.

The book covers essential issues like migration, unemployment, growth, free trade, political polarization, and welfare, and offers practical solutions based on decades of research.

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