Esther Duflo: Optimism in the face of climate change

Esther Duflo is an economist known for her pioneering work in the field of the economics of development and the fight against poverty. In 2019, she received the Nobel Prize in Economics, making her the second woman in history to win this prestigious award, and the youngest to date. An award that recognizes her experimental approach to mitigating global poverty and overcoming the major challenges we face. One of her greatest accomplishments is implementing concepts such as behavioral economics and psychology in order to reduce poverty and improve results in areas such as health and education.