Stefan Dercon
Stefan Dercon is a distinguished economist and development expert with extensive experience in academia and government.
He served as the chief economist for the UK's Department for International Development (DFID) and has worked on development projects across various countries.
Dercon's research focuses on poverty, agriculture, and political economy in developing nations.
His academic background includes positions at the University of Oxford and the University of Leuven.
Known for combining theoretical knowledge with practical insights, Dercon's work emphasizes the importance of understanding local contexts and political dynamics in shaping development outcomes.
His approach to development economics is characterized by a nuanced understanding of the complexities involved in fostering economic growth and reducing poverty.
