The random control trials (RCT) or random experiment (RE) method adopted from the medical world by development economics is currently believed to be the best method in understanding poverty and inequality and finding solutions to solve them. Critically explain the views of proponents of this RCT by also briefly describing the method.

The random control trials (RCT) or random experiment (RE) method adopted from the medical world by development economics is currently believed to be the best method in understanding poverty and inequality and finding solutions to solve them. Critically explain the views of proponents of this RCT by also briefly describing the method.

Economics: Private and Public Choice (MindTap Course List)

16th Edition

ISBN:9781305506725

Author:James D. Gwartney, Richard L. Stroup, Russell S. Sobel, David A. Macpherson

Publisher:James D. Gwartney, Richard L. Stroup, Russell S. Sobel, David A. Macpherson

Chapter28: Income Inequality And Poverty

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 12CQ

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