How does Angus Deaton use household surveys in his research?
Household surveys are the bedrock of my research. I believe that rigorous empirical analysis, grounded in meticulous measurement, is crucial for understanding economic phenomena. My book 'The Analysis of Household Surveys' details how to use these microdata to address policy-relevant questions, from understanding poverty dynamics to evaluating development interventions. It's about extracting meaningful insights from the often messy reality of household data.
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