October 31, 2011 The World of Poor Economics Data about the world’s poorest is critical for understanding the impact of foreign aid. We’ve worked with J-PAL and Esther Duflo and Abhijit V. Banerjee to make data from Poor Economics available in an interactive format. Below, see how income levels differ across countries and learn about how the poorest spend their days. Click to learn more or listen to Esther and Abhijit talk about the data. Learn about household life at $10 a day and under. Inspired by Poor Economics: A Radical Rethinking of the Way to Fight Global Poverty, by Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo. 3:40 DOWNLOAD AUDIO TRANSCRIPT Part 1: Rethinking the fight against global poverty Part 2: Does being poor always mean you're hungry too? Part 3: What prevents preventive care from reaching those in need? Part 4: If the poor can repay loans, why aren't they saving instead? Part 5: A worm that eats away at education Introduction Consumption Health Education Population Risk Microfinance Savings Entrepreneurship loading... LIVING ON: $1/day $2/day $2-4/day $6-10/day $10/day on < $1/day RURAL URBAN NOT AVAILABLE Population: Tags: development, poverty, infographics Discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. comments powered by Disqus
