Esther Duflo

The poor are not just statistics; they are individuals with hopes and dreams.

We need to be persistent in our efforts, even when progress is slow.

The fight against poverty is a journey, not a destination.

We need to be innovative and creative in our search for solutions.

The poor are not a problem to be solved, but a resource to be unleashed.

We need to be willing to challenge the status quo.

The goal is not to make the poor rich, but to give them the tools to improve their own lives.

We need to be data-driven, not dogma-driven.

The fight against poverty is a testament to human resilience.

We need to be optimistic, but also realistic.

The poor are not just victims; they are survivors.

The poor are not a monolith; they make decisions based on the same incentives as everyone else, but with fewer resources.

Randomized controlled trials have revolutionized how we understand poverty, much like they did for medicine.

We must stop assuming we know what the poor need and start asking them.

Economics is not just about markets; it's about understanding human behavior in scarcity.

Poverty is not just a lack of money; it's a lack of hope and opportunity.

In development economics, humility is key; our theories must be tested against reality.

The Nobel Prize is a reminder that evidence-based policy can change the world.

Women in poor countries face barriers that are invisible to the privileged eye.

Education is the great equalizer, but only if it's accessible and relevant.