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Scenario

When academic theories don't match lived experience of poverty

My economics professor keeps explaining why my home country is poor using theories that feel completely disconnected from my grandmother who raised seven kids after the factory closures.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Abstract economic models can invalidate personal and cultural understanding of complex realities.

Your guide for this
Zera
Zera works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Development economics — why some countries are poor?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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