Esther Duflo is a French professional best known for playing Co-author for the book Poor Economics.
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Best Known For:The book Poor Economics
Breakthrough:Became the youngest person and second woman to win the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 2019
10 Quick Facts About Esther Duflo
- Full Name: Esther Duflo
- Nationality: French
- Known For: The book Poor Economics
- Current Role: Professor of poverty alleviation and development economics
- Date of Birth: October 25, 1972
- Age: 53 years old
- Place of Birth: Paris
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Abhijit Banerjee
- Specialization: Academic / Educator and Scientist / Researcher
Esther Duflo Age
Esther Duflo is 53 years old. She was born on October 25, 1972, and her zodiac sign is Scorpio.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and École Normale Supérieure.
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Field of Study: Economics
- Period: 1999
- École Normale Supérieure
- Qualification: Master's degree
- Field of Study: History and Economics
- Period: 1994
Career & Work
Esther Duflo's career includes professional roles with Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Organization: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Role: Professor
Period: 1999–Present
Details: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Rise to Fame
Esther Duflo rose to prominence for her role for the book Poor Economics.
Notable Works
- Book: Poor Economics (Co-author, 2011)
Awards & Achievements
- Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences — Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences — Experimental approach to alleviating global poverty
- John Bates Clark Medal — American Economic Association — Best American economist under age 40
Esther Duflo Family & Relationships
Esther Duflo is married to Abhijit Banerjee.
- Father: Michel Duflo
- Mother: Violaine Duflo
Lesser Known Facts
- She spent a year in Moscow in the early 1990s as a research assistant for an American economist.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Esther Duflo
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Famous Person
- Nationality: French
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: October 25, 1972
- Age: 53
- Birthday: October 25
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Place of Birth: Paris
Measurements
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Father: Michel Duflo
- Mother: Violaine Duflo
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Abhijit Banerjee
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Abhijit Banerjee (Spouse • Husband and Nobel co-recipient)
- Michel Duflo (Parent • Father)
- Violaine Duflo (Parent • Mother)
