Why would someone buy a television when they don’t have enough money for food? And why do students from poor backgrounds seem to struggle in school? By asking deceivingly simple questions like these about the choices that poor people make, Esther Duflo found some surprising answers that have revolutionised the field of development economics. Hear from the youngest ever co-winner of the Nobel Prize for Economics in this interview.

This episode of In Conversation was first broadcast on 13th July 2022.

Why would someone buy a television when they don’t have enough money for food? And why do students from poor backgrounds seem to struggle in school? By asking deceivingly simple questions like these about the choices that poor people make, Esther Duflo found some surprising answers that have revolutionised the field of development economics. Hear from the youngest ever co-winner of the Nobel Prize for Economics in this interview.
This episode of In Conversation was first broadcast on 13th July 2022.

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The views and opinions shared during this podcast series are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. or its group of companies.

CNA's one-on-one interview show that has been running for 20 years&nbsp;is now available as a podcast. Listen in on exclusive conversations with the people who matter, when it matters.
The views and opinions shared during this podcast series are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. or its group of companies.

In Conversation

CNA's one-on-one interview show that has been running for 20 years is now available as a podcast. Listen in on exclusive conversations with the people who matter, when it matters.

CNA's one-on-one interview show that has been running for 20 years&nbsp;is now available as a podcast. Listen in on exclusive conversations with the people who matter, when it matters.