Poor Economics by Abhijit V. Banerjee, Esther Duflo

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

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

2. Which geographical focus is prevalent in the book?

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

3. What do the authors suggest about microfinance?

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

4. How do the authors suggest improving agricultural productivity?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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