Alleviating poverty and sharing knowledge globally with Esther Duflo

An Open Conversation Hosted by Chris Capozzola

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Esther Duflo, an acclaimed economist renowned for her transformative approaches to poverty alleviation. Hosted by Christopher Capozzola, Senior Associate Dean for Open Learning, this Open Conversation will delve into Duflo's pioneering work and her efforts to disseminate knowledge through massive open online courses (MOOCs) in Data, Economics, and Design of Policy. These courses have also been integrated into the unique MITx MicroMasters program.

Post from MIT OpenCourseWare on May 15, 2025