In "Poor Economics," Nobel laureates Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo embark on an illuminating journey into the heart of poverty, challenging conventional wisdom and offering a new lens through which to view the economic decisions of the world's poorest. With meticulous research and a wealth of empirical data, the authors delve into the paradoxes that define life on the edge of subsistence. From the seemingly irrational decision to borrow in order to save, to the puzzling avoidance of free healthcare services, Banerjee and Duflo unpack the complex web of necessity and scarcity that drives these choices. Through their analysis, "Poor Economics" emerges as a beacon of hope, arguing that understanding the real-life decisions of the poor is not only the key to alleviating global poverty, but also to constructing a more equitable world. Banerjee and Duflo's narrative is more than just an academic treatise; it is a call to action, grounded in the belief that poverty can be eradicated in our lifetime. They paint a vivid picture of the daily lives of the poor, not just as passive victims of their circumstances, but as rational actors making the best decisions they can in extremely challenging environments. The book proposes innovative, evidence-based solutions that challenge the status quo and have the potential to transform the field of development economics. "Poor Economics" does not merely seek to explain the complex dynamics of poverty—it invites readers to imagine a future where economic policies are designed with the real needs and aspirations of the poor in mind, opening the door to a world where poverty is no longer an insurmountable barrier to opportunity and prosperity.