Economist Esther Duflo

Esther Duflo is a renowned economist known for her innovative approach to tackling global poverty. She co-founded the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), which conducts rigorous, evidence-based research to understand what strategies effectively help the poor. Duflo uses randomized controlled trials, similar to methods in medicine, to test the impact of policies and programs. Her work has significantly influenced development economics, and in 2019, she was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for her contributions, alongside her collaborators, in improving living conditions for millions around the world.