Nobel Laureate Esther Duflo on Closing the Poverty Gap

The video discusses the unpredictability of economic growth and the role of technology in shaping economies. It highlights the challenges of ensuring that technological advancements benefit all, including the poor. The discussion also covers the importance of policy in managing technological change and the global efforts in vaccination, particularly in the context of COVID-19, emphasizing the need for coordinated global health initiatives.

What are the basic conditions necessary for nurturing growth according to the text?

What role do policymakers and economists play in the process of growth?

How does the text describe the relationship between technology and poverty?

What challenges are mentioned regarding the distribution of vaccines globally?

What was the significance of the international initiative mentioned in the text?