How did Banerjee's RCT method impact economics?
The integration of randomized controlled trials into development economics, a method borrowed from medicine, has been transformative. It allows us to isolate causal relationships with unprecedented precision. Instead of guessing what might work, we can design experiments to test interventions directly, providing robust evidence for what truly makes a difference in improving the lives of the poor.
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