The VU Development Group invites you to the launch of Martin Ravallion’s new book – “The Economics of Poverty”, published by Oxford University Press.

Martin Ravallion (formerly Director of the Research Department of the World Bank and now at Georgetown University) is one of the world’s leading poverty researchers.

From the publisher:
“The Economics of Poverty” critically reviews past and present debates on poverty, spanning both rich and poor countries. The book provides an accessible new synthesis of current economic thinking on key questions: How is poverty measured? How much poverty is there? Why does poverty exist, and is it inevitable? What can be done to reduce poverty?

Professor Ravallion will give a presentation of the book, after which there will be the possibility to ask questions. After the book launch, the discussions can be continued over a drink in the TI foyer.

This event is open to the general public – spread the word!

Additional information on the book: http://economicsandpoverty.com
A short bio of Professor Ravallion: http://economicsandpoverty.com/teaching-tools/about-the-author