Good economics for hard times: better answers to our biggest problems/

By:

Banerjee, Abhijit V

Contributor(s):

Duflo, Esther

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: London Allen Lane 2019Description: x, 402pISBN:

9780141986197

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

330.9 BAN

Summary: The book draws from recent developments in economics research to argue solutions to the issues facing modern economies and societies around the world, including slowing economic growth, immigration, income inequality, climate change, globalization and technological unemployment. The authors challenge common assumptions and offer evidence-based recommendations, emphasizing a more compassionate and data-driven approach to policy. They advocate for using randomized controlled trials and other research methods to inform policies and address issues like immigration, trade, and automation.

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Monograph & others	CBN AWKA BRANCH LIBRARY General Stacks	Non-fiction	330.9 BAN (Browse shelf(Opens below))	c.1	Available	31008101275465
Monograph & others	CBN BAUCHI BRANCH LIBRARY General Stacks	Non-fiction	330.9 BAN (Browse shelf(Opens below))	c. 1	Available	31008101189468
Monograph & others	CBN ENUGU BRANCH LIBRARY General Stacks	Non-fiction	330.9 BAN (Browse shelf(Opens below))	c. 1	Available	31008100898465
Monograph & others	CBN HQ Library General Stacks	Non-fiction	330.9 BAN (Browse shelf(Opens below))	c.1	Available	31008100154984
Monograph & others	CBN OWERRI BRANCH LIBRARY General Stacks		330.9 BAN (Browse shelf(Opens below))	C.1	Available	31008100816764
Monograph & others	CBN PORTHARCOURT BRANCH LIBRARY General Stacks		330.9 BAN (Browse shelf(Opens below))	c.1	Available	31008100953716
Monograph & others	CBN YOLA BRANCH LIBRARY General Stacks	Non-fiction	330.9 BAN (Browse shelf(Opens below))	c.1	Available	31008101317242

Includes bibliographical references, index

The book draws from recent developments in economics research to argue solutions to the issues facing modern economies and societies around the world, including slowing economic growth, immigration, income inequality, climate change, globalization and technological unemployment. The authors challenge common assumptions and offer evidence-based recommendations, emphasizing a more compassionate and data-driven approach to policy. They advocate for using randomized controlled trials and other research methods to inform policies and address issues like immigration, trade, and automation.

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