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More Than Good Intentions: How A New Economics Is Helping To Solve Global Poverty (2011)

by Dean Karlan(Favorite Author)

3.9 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

052595189X (ISBN13: 9780525951896)

languge

English

genre

Nonfiction

publisher

Dutton Adult

review 1: This is an outstanding critique of programs aimed at helping the poor. They outline well-controlled research studies, often not done by development organizations, or ignored because the results call for certain groups to stop what they are doing or do it very differently. A good example is the microfinance craze, which has come under attack in the mainstream press a bit, but the research here is clear, and also points out how researched effectiveness in one locale doesn't mean the same thing will work in another locale. But some are no-brainers, like cheap de-worming improves school attendance. There are so many opportunities for action in this book! I wish everyone who donates toward alleviating poverty and all who work in the sector would read this book, act on its resea... morerch, and do similar research on their specific areas and programs.
review 2: In the interests of full disclosure, I worked for Dean Karlan at Innovations for Poverty Action for over three years. During that time I came to realize the value in the evaluations that IPA has been running all over the world. I found this book a good introduction for anyone who is new to the work of development economics and wishes to know more. I was particularly interested in the section about microsavings versus microlending which I think people from any economic background should take note. less

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