Abhijit Banerjee is an economist, academic, and Nobel Prize winner committed to using data-driven research to address global poverty. He is the Ford Foundation International Professor of Economics at MIT and co-founder of the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL). His work aims to bridge the gap between rigorous academic research and practical policy application, transforming how governments and institutions fight poverty and inequality worldwide.
Born in India and educated at the University of Calcutta, Jawaharlal Nehru University, and Harvard, Banerjee has authored numerous influential books and papers, including *Poor Economics* and *Good Economics for Hard Times*, co-written with Esther Duflo. He was awarded the 2019 Nobel Prize alongside Duflo and Michael Kremer for pioneering field experiments in development economics. Banerjee has served on the UN’s High-Level Panel on the Post-2015 Development Agenda, directed documentaries, edited academic volumes, and advises both the Indian government and international organizations.
Abhijit Banerjee’s talks are data-driven, thought-provoking, and globally relevant. He presents complex economic ideas in a way that is both accessible and intellectually rigorous, backed by real-world evidence and field research. His keynotes explore topics such as poverty alleviation, education, development, and the future of global policy. Banerjee engages audiences with clarity and conviction, offering actionable insights for leaders and change-makers.
A compelling overview of how randomized trials and data can lead to smarter, more effective policies in the global fight against poverty.
Exploring how economic principles can help address today’s most pressing societal and political issues.
An in-depth look at how education impacts development, informed by global case studies and policy analysis.
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