Episode 116

How to Get Into Public Policy & Development Economics (Harvard Economist POV) - w/ Jishnu

Jul 15, 202600:51:46On YouTube too
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What do you think the richest 5% of urban India earns in a month? The real number is twenty thousand rupees — about $200.

Who this is for

  • You are trying to start something that still feels a little awkward and expensive.
  • You would rather hear Jishnu's version while the mess is still fresh than get another polished hindsight sermon.

Key takeaways

  • Get Into Public Policy & Development Economics (Harvard Economist POV) - w/ Jishnu
  • This one rewired how I see my own country.

Fast scan timestamps

00:00— Introduction to RSBY and Its Impact
05:53— The Role of Data in Policy Making
08:36— Understanding Human Behavior in Data Flow
11:47— Challenges in Policy Implementation
14:40— The Stress of Policy Work
17:40— Cultural Context in Policy Research

Show notes

What do you think the richest 5% of urban India earns in a month? The real number is twenty thousand rupees — about $200. And that was the least surprising thing Professor Jishnu Das said to me. This one rewired how I see my own country.

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