The psychology of poverty is not laziness; it's the rational... - Sendhil Mullainathan

"The psychology of poverty is not laziness; it's the rational response to scarcity."

Sendhil Mullainathan Motivation

Economist Researcher Indian-American Born 1974 (age 52)

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"The poor are not just short of money, they are short of bandwidth."

"Scarcity captures the mind."

"When we are struggling financially, we are not just poorer, we are less capable of making good decisions."

"Poverty is not just about income, it's about attention."

"I believe in working hard for what you want."

"Never underestimate the power of determination."

"I don't need a reason to fight."

"The most important thing is the mission. Nothing else matters."