Poor Economics by Abhijit V. Banerjee, Esther Duflo

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

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

2. Which geographical focus is prevalent in the book?

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

3. What do the authors suggest about microfinance?

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

4. How do the authors suggest improving agricultural productivity?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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