In this episode of Sean Carroll’s Mindscape Podcast, Ted Miguel dives deep into the world of development economics, sharing how randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are transforming the way we understand and tackle global poverty. Drawing on decades of fieldwork in sub-Saharan Africa, Ted unpacks the power of simple, cost-effective interventions like deworming pills and cash transfers. He reflects on the evolution of development economics, and how science can meaningfully inform public policy.