Quote by Esther Duflo
"If you want to understand poverty, you cannot do it from behind a desk. You have to get out and observe."
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."