Recent work by Lant Pritchett
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What the $1-a-day global poverty line gets wrong
The $1-a-day poverty line has long understated the true scale of global poverty. New research proposes a $21.50-a-day upper bound that would shift the focus of development policy towards broad-based economic growth.
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Schools are failing to deliver learning
Despite decades of success in expanding school enrolment, global education systems have failed to deliver real learning. Solving the learning crisis requires deep, home-grown system reform that focuses on improving learning itself rather than inputs, access, or short-term interventions.
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Rethinking evidence and refocusing on growth in development economics
What is the problem with relying exclusively on rigorous evidence? Is economic growth essential for human well-being?