Poor Economics by Abhijit V. Banerjee, Esther Duflo

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

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

2. Which geographical focus is prevalent in the book?

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

3. What do the authors suggest about microfinance?

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

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

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

5. What is one proposed solution for health issues in impoverished regions?

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

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

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

7. How do the authors suggest improving agricultural productivity?

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

8. What aspect of poverty do Banerjee and Duflo highlight regarding risk?

A) Risk is nonexistent among the poor
B) Risk is uniformly distributed
C) Poor individuals often face multiple risks
D) Risk is only financial

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