Poor Economics by Abhijit V. Banerjee, Esther Duflo

1. Which method do the authors advocate for understanding poverty?

A) Historical analysis
B) Theoretical modeling
C) Intuition-based economic theory
D) Randomized controlled trials

2. Which geographical focus is prevalent in the book?

A) Europe
B) South Asia
C) Australia
D) North America

3. What do the authors suggest about microfinance?

A) It is ineffective in all situations
B) Its effectiveness varies based on context
C) It always leads to increased business success
D) It is universally successful

4. How do the authors suggest improving agricultural productivity?

A) By reducing government involvement
B) By increasing land ownership only
C) By promoting industrial agriculture
D) By providing better seeds and training

5. What do the authors think about saving habits among the poor?

A) They do not save at all
B) They save recklessly
C) They waste all their money
D) They often save for specific goals

6. What aspect of poverty do Banerjee and Duflo highlight regarding risk?

A) Poor individuals often face multiple risks
B) Risk is uniformly distributed
C) Risk is nonexistent among the poor
D) Risk is only financial

7. What is one proposed solution for health issues in impoverished regions?

A) Promoting luxury healthcare
B) Building hospitals
C) Banning traditional medicine
D) Community health workers

8. What mindset do the authors challenge regarding the poor?

A) The idea they cannot contribute economically
B) The notion they prefer to live in poverty
C) The view that the poor are lazy
D) The belief they need more charity

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