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020 _a9780141986197
040 _aCBNCAT
082 _a330.9 BAN
100 _aBanerjee, Abhijit V
245 _aGood economics for hard times:
_bbetter answers to our biggest problems/
260 _aLondon
_bAllen Lane
_c2019
300 _ax, 402p.
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references, index
520 _aThe 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.
590 _amnn 10/06/2025
591 _aLoans
650 _aEconomic History
650 _aEconomic policy.
650 _aPoverty - Economic aspects
650 _aGlobalization - Economic aspects.
650 _aSocial problems - Economic aspects
650 _aInequality - Economic aspects
650 _aGlobalization
700 _aDuflo, Esther,
942 _2ddc
_cBOOK
949 _a330.9 BAN
999 _c18249
_d18249