Can giving away money make an entire economy stronger? This real-world experiment in Kenya may change how we think about aid, poverty, and economic growth forever. Watch Money & Macro explore “General Equilibrium Effects of Cash Transfers: Experimental Evidence from Kenya.”

On The Brain Surgeon’s Take, Dr. Rick Komotar and Prof. Edward Miguel break down how today’s U.S. tariffs affect prices, jobs, and America’s role in the global economy.

Edward Miguel, faculty co-director of UC Berkeley’s Center for Effective Global Action, has made it his life’s work to figure out how to improve the lives of some of the poorest people on earth.

Visit this page to join a village fundraiser and help send life changing cash to 164 families in a Kenya directly, no strings attached.

The effects of these transfers are studied and recorded in detail, revolutionizing our understanding of the macroeconomic effects of cash transfers.

In the segment at 4:34, Professor Ted Miguel offers a concise analysis on conflict and recovery, drawing lessons from economic history to highlight resilience and growth.

Ted’s talk starts at 19:30. He mentioned that Artificial Intelligence is the future and will impact research world and policy.

Ted’s talk begins at 04:48. He highlighted why the Africa Evidence Summit is so exciting: 1. Most of the research presented is conducted by African scholars within a global collaborative framework, and 2. CEGA is at the forefront of utilizing high-quality data and advanced methodologies, while the new generation is generating a wealth of new insights.