Esther Duflo (Economist)

Esther Duflo is a renowned economist known for her work on poverty alleviation and development economics. Co-recipient of the 2019 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, she pioneered the use of randomized controlled trials to evaluate social programs in real-world settings. Duflo's research focuses on understanding the factors that affect the poor and testing solutions to improve their living conditions. By applying scientific methods to social issues, she has helped reshape policies aimed at reducing poverty and improving education and health outcomes globally. Her work emphasizes evidence-based approaches to addressing complex societal challenges.