Episode 47: Chris Blattman
The economist Chris Blattman is a pioneering researcher best known for testing whether giving money directly to extremely poor people can yield positive results for international development. Blattman discusses how these cash transfer programs work, his groundbreaking research into the economic effects of child soldiers in Uganda, and the circuitous route he took to becoming one of the best respected international development economists.
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