Jean Drèze

Jean Drèze

economist India

Jean Drèze is a prominent Indian economist and social activist known for his work on poverty, welfare economics, and social justice. He has been a strong advocate for the rights of the marginalized in India and has played a significant role in the formulation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), which provides a legal guarantee for at least 100 days of unskilled wage employment in a financial year to every rural household. Drèze's research often highlights the importance of targeted subsidies and welfare programs to alleviate poverty, while also emphasizing the need for accountability and transparency in government spending.

Born on Jan 01, 1959 (66 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
31,648
Power
1,259$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 7.00 0.05% +0% 67,886,011 31,648 $2,700,000 1,259$
Totals 1 67,886,011 31,648 $2,700,000 1,259$
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United Kingdom United Kingdom: Jean Drèze has argued in favor of cash giveaways as a means for the poor to receive support from political representatives. 7

BBC: Bihar: India's politicians are dishing out election freebies