It's written by simple English with empirical studies of some NGOS, microcredit, few individuals success and failure story however I find their analysis is very general. They don't give proper conclusion. It confused to the reader at the end. Or say it left the reader to conclude.

This book is perfect.

Good book

This book by AV Banerjee and Esther Duflo is a great read for anyone who is keen to understand why most poverty alleviation programmes don't work. Written in lucid language and ample examples and explanations, the book gives valuable insights into whether giving aids and grants as a handout is a good idea and not and what keeps the poor from escaping the vicious circle of poverty.

Very little maths, but lots of economics!

Outstanding

This is probably the best book to read if you're interested in global development. It removes the problem of rigid perspectives while thinking on economics for the poor. Moreover, it establishes very well described relations between multiple factors driving economics for the poor and highlights the differences from general economics.

Original publication by Penguin. Book received in ok condition, can be better.
About content- lucid, simple. Full with case studies. Helpful in developing conscious thought & behavioural aspect towards human nature.
Good one, really a noble work. Go for it

Good but page quality poor

It is a collection of basic thesis from multiple PhDs all over the world. The stats are easy to grasp. The issue is that the references of the thesis from which the matter is listed are given at the last pages separately, not on the page itself where the results of the thesis is quoted. This creates a lot of difficulty to read the report.

Also it is an 2011 edition guys. Lots of changes have occured and reports have updated. If you are buying it, buy if you are not preparing for any exam!

Rating is for quality of Book not the content.