Angus Deaton

Personal fulfillment comes from contributing to others' escapes.

The rise of populism stems from economic neglect.

Data literacy is the key to informed citizenship.

Health disparities are policy failures in disguise.

Life's meaning is found in the pursuit of better tomorrows.

Economic measurement must evolve with society.

The cost of ignoring inequality is societal breakdown.

Every life saved is a victory against entropy.

Collaboration in economics yields the greatest insights.

Pandemics expose the fragility of progress.

Humor in economics: sometimes the models are funnier than the jokes.

True wealth is measured in years lived well.

The great escape requires collective effort.

Despair is reversible with the right policies.

Economics without empathy is barren.

Survey methods have revolutionized our understanding of poverty.

In academia, persistence is the unsung hero.

Globalization's benefits must be shared equitably.

The noblest pursuit is improving human welfare.