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#111 Classic episode – Mushtaq Khan on using institutional economics to predict effective government reforms

80,000 Hours Podcast

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The Selfish Interests of Powerful Individuals in Politics

The guest reflects on the selfish interests of powerful individuals in politics and discusses the challenges they pose to government programs. They highlight the importance of policy implementation and the role of organizations like Difid, the United Nations, and the World Bank in advising and conducting empirical research.

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