The poor are not lazy; they are trapped in poverty by circum... - Esther Duflo

"The poor are not lazy; they are trapped in poverty by circumstances beyond their control."

Esther Duflo Justice

Economist Researcher French-American Born 1972 (age 54)

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"We must listen to the poor and understand their perspective."

"Education is the most powerful tool for breaking the cycle of poverty."

"Small changes can have large impacts on people's lives."

"Justice must always prevail."

"You think I'm just some animal?"

"Fighting for what's right never gets easier."

"Justice is worth fighting for."