Microcredit in rural Bangladesh is more than a loan—it’s a social safety net. 💡 Research shows families with access to microcredit are less likely to sell livestock during health shocks, protecting both livelihood & dignity.
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Myopic Loss Aversion and Investment Decisions: from the Laboratory to the Field Founded in 1920, the NBER is a private, non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to conducting economic research and to disseminating research findings among academics, public policy makers, an...

𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: Why Loss Aversion Shapes Real Investment Choices

Asad Islam’s research connects lab-tested loss aversion to actual investor behavior, helping scholars everywhere rethink finance.
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𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡:

In rural #Bangladesh, only 44% of households own a TV — leaving most children cut off from remote learning during #COVID19.
Our new tele-mentoring program connects university students with rural children, empowering parents & supporting learning at home. #AsadIslam #AsadulIslam

To build a fairer, more inclusive workplace for everyone.

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We completed an RCT on IRI-based mobile lessons for rural primary graders in Bangladesh. The program improved literacy, numeracy & social skills, especially for girls & poor children during COVID-19 school closures. Low-tech & accessible learning matters!#Bangladesh #COVID19 #AsadIslam #AsadulIslam

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How is grassroots healthcare going? | PHA Protection Daily | Shurokkhai Protidin | 26 December 2024 | Channel 24
Guest:
01. Professor Dr. Asad Islam
Director, Centre for Development
Economics and Sustainability, Monash University,
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