To insist that no one can support the interests of... -Abhijit Banerjee

To insist that no one can support the interests of the aam aadmi without being one himself is like saying that no man can support women's rights.

Abhijit Banerjee , Economist
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Abhijit Banerjee is an Indian-born economist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 2019. He is known for his research on poverty alleviation and development economics. Banerjee's work has influenced global policies and has shed light on effective strategies for addressing social and economic challenges in developing countries.

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