"Economists know a lot of stuff, the only problem is that a lot of it is wrong. What evidence-based economics or evidence-based policy is about is: party modesty (not thinking you know all the answers to all the questions), curiosity and a willingness to collect data"
That's Richard Thaler in an interview with Stephen Dubner, of Freakonomics, about using evidence to fight poverty. Both Thaler and Dean Karlan discuss the changing landscape of research on effective economic policies.
Perhaps this quote sums up my interest in impact evaluations and empirical work: soul-crushing preliminary exams keep me modest, graduate school generally fosters curiosity and I might be overly-willing to ship off to the developing world for the sake of insight into microeconomic decisions and fertility choices.
That's Richard Thaler in an interview with Stephen Dubner, of Freakonomics, about using evidence to fight poverty. Both Thaler and Dean Karlan discuss the changing landscape of research on effective economic policies.
Perhaps this quote sums up my interest in impact evaluations and empirical work: soul-crushing preliminary exams keep me modest, graduate school generally fosters curiosity and I might be overly-willing to ship off to the developing world for the sake of insight into microeconomic decisions and fertility choices.
Insight into microeconomic decisions and fertility choices: seeking adventure and evidence.
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