Social Experiments to Fight Poverty

Explore how randomized trials can revolutionize poverty alleviation efforts in this 17-minute TED talk by Clark Medal-winner Esther Duflo. Learn why traditional approaches to fighting poverty often rely on guesswork and lack concrete data on their effectiveness. Discover how applying scientific methods through social experiments can provide valuable insights into which development efforts truly help and which may inadvertently cause harm. Gain a deeper understanding of evidence-based approaches to tackling global poverty and the potential for more effective aid distribution based on rigorous testing and analysis.