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50. Edward Miguel on Collecting Economic Data by Canoe and Correlating Conflict with Rainfall
50. Edward Miguel on Collecting Economic Data by Canoe and Correlating Conflict with Rainfall
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Length:
52 minutes
Released:
Nov 6, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
He’s a pioneer of using randomized control experiments in economics — studying the long-term benefits of a $1 health intervention in Africa. Steve asks Edward, a Berkeley professor, about Africa’s long-term economic prospects, and how a parking-ticket-scandal in New York City led to a major finding on corruption around the world.
Released:
Nov 6, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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