Esther Duflo Highlights Poverty, Climate Impact, Education Reform, and Relocation Plans

Nobel laureate Esther Duflo discussed updates to her book Poor Economics at the Jaipur Literature Festival, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to poverty and the need for local solutions. She highlighted climate change's disproportionate impact on the poor, especially women, and called for social systems to adapt to challenges like heat exposure. Duflo also advocated rethinking college education to focus on critical thinking and adaptability amid rapid technological change. She plans to move from MIT to Zurich, aiming to shift global development leadership.