Good Economics for Hard Times

Good Economics for Hard Times by Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo is a compelling work that addresses some of the most pressing global economic issues, including inequality, climate change, and immigration. As Nobel laureates in Economics, Banerjee and Duflo present insightful, research-backed solutions that challenge conventional economic thought. Instead of focusing solely on abstract theories, the authors emphasize practical, humane policies that prioritize the welfare of individuals and communities.

Why read this book

• Provides a fresh and accessible approach to complex economic challenges, backed by rigorous research and real-world examples.
• Focuses on how economics can offer solutions to inequality, climate change, and global challenges, making it highly relevant to current global issues.
• Offers insights from two Nobel Prize-winning economists, whose groundbreaking research in development economics has reshaped the field.
• Breaks down complex ideas into easily digestible concepts, making it suitable for both economics students and general readers.
• Proposes alternatives to popular economic policies, encouraging readers to rethink widely accepted ideas about capitalism, trade, and growth.

About the Authors

Abhijit V. Banerjee is an Indian-American economist who, alongside Esther Duflo, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 2019 for their experimental approach to alleviating global poverty. He is a professor at MIT and has contributed significantly to development economics through his research on poverty and field experiments.

Esther Duflo, also a professor at MIT, became the youngest person ever to win the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2019. Her work, in collaboration with Banerjee, focuses on understanding how to reduce poverty using innovative and experimental methods. Together, their work has inspired new approaches to development economics and global policymaking.