We must be persistent in our efforts for change. - Esther Duflo

"We must be persistent in our efforts for change."

Esther Duflo Perseverance

Economist Researcher French-American Born 1972 (age 54)

More from Esther Duflo

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

"Randomized experiments are the best way to understand what works in development."

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

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

"Perseverance is the key to success."

"Don't give up on what you believe in."

"I've been through worse."

"You learn to live with the pain."