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“The government can't get away with large-scale famine, but it can get away with chronic hunger. It has become an accepted part of life in India.”

Quote by Jean Dreze

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Jean Dreze
Jean Dreze

Jean Dreze is an economist born in 1959. He has conducted extensive research in India, focusing on issues of poverty, education, and economic development. Dreze is known for his profound insights into rural life in India and his contributions to policy reform. more

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