Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Lunch with the FT: Esther Duflo

The MIT professor and star economist explains why the empowerment of women will not solve poverty. Fascinating life story. Read the FT article. (Thanks, Tom)

Why Women Aren’t C.E.O.s, According to Women Who Almost Were

"It’s not a pipeline problem. It’s about loneliness, competition and deeply rooted barriers." Read more in the NYT .