Esther Duflo receives 2015 A.SK Social Science Award
The WZB Berlin Social Science Center honors the developmental economist and J-PAL director for her studies on poverty alleviation.
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Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL)
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Grant to MIT's Poverty Action Lab increases focus on working with governments
Support from Abdul Latif Jameel Community Initiatives seeks to improve policymaking in the fight against poverty.
Esther Duflo receives Princess of Asturias Award
Top Spanish prize awarded to MIT economics professor and J-PAL co-director for contributions to development economics and policies to reduce poverty.
A “graduation” from poverty
Study: Anti-poverty intervention provides sustained boost to incomes and wealth.
Measuring health care
Amy Finkelstein spotted an opportunity to bring the gold standard in scientific research to one of the most pressing questions of the day.
Mohammed Abdul Latif Jameel ’78 to receive honorary knighthood
Britain announces recognition for entrepreneur, philanthropist, and member of the MIT Corporation.
3 Questions: Johannes Haushofer on the psychology of poverty
Does a mental “feedback loop” prevent the poorest from exploring ways to change their lives?
MIT alumnus Mohammed Abdul Latif Jameel gives major gift to solve urgent challenges in world food and water security
Professor John Lienhard will lead the new laboratory.
Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa visits MIT
Correa and delegation meet with Provost Martin Schmidt and others.
A global community dedicated to alleviating poverty gathers at MIT
JPAL@10 event celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab.
Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli visits MIT in support of assistive technology and global poverty reduction
Daylong visit highlights work by MIT researchers and others at CSAIL and J-PAL.
Andrea Bocelli and MIT showcase research advancements this Friday
Andrea Bocelli will attend workshops at MIT featuring research on vision impairment and social impact programs funded by the Andrea Bocelli Foundation and conducted at MIT.
How anti-poverty programs go viral
Study: Getting the well-connected to spread the word helps more people learn about microfinance programs in rural India.
Esther Duflo selected as a 2013 Dan David Prize laureate
Honored for research to alleviate poverty through disease prevention