Nobel Laureates Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo Set To Leave US -- Here's Why

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

61% : Duflo said the new Lemann Centre would enable the couple to "build on and expand our work, which bridges academic research, student mentorship and real-world policy impact".
53% : In addition, Esther and Abhijit will be tasked with the responsibility of establishing and co-leading the new Lemann Centre for Development, Education and Public Policy, which will focus on fostering 'policy-relevant research and connecting researchers and education policymakers around the world' "We are delighted that two of the world's most influential economists are joining UZH," university president Michael Schaepman said.
21% : The university statement did not mention why exactly the duo is quitting the MIT, but it has been feared that Trump's crackdown on research spending and on universities' academic freedom might have played a key role.

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