The Prize in Economic Sciences 2024 | Popular science background

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- The article discusses the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, which was awarded to two economists for their work on "Experiments in the Field of Economics."
- The two laureates, Esther Duflo and Abhijit Banerjee, were recognized for their pioneering approach to using randomized controlled trials to study poverty and development economics.
- Their research has had a significant impact on policymaking and has helped to inform effective interventions to address global poverty and improve the lives of millions of people.

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