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S4 Ep34: The past, present and future of development economics

VoxDev Development Economics

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From Theory to Practice: An Economic Journey

This chapter explores the speaker's diverse upbringing and educational experiences that shaped their approach to development economics. They discuss the significance of integrating history, politics, and culture into economic discussions, while recounting their pivotal decision to return to India to research poverty firsthand. Additionally, the chapter addresses the challenges of publishing empirical work and the essential role of context in understanding economic relationships.

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