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One-time capital boosts can help the welfare of the very poor for a decade subsequently, according to new research co-authored by MIT economists Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo.

A field experiment in India led by MIT antipoverty researchers has produced a striking result: A one-time boost of capital improves the condition of the

This donation was part of the Home Fridge Advantage initiative between New England Dairy, dairy farmers of the region, New England Patriots’ defensive lineman Chase Winovich, and 98.5 The Sports Hub: Patriots Radio Network. The fluid milk donation to St. John’s supported the organization’s community feeding program where volunteers serve up to 700 hot meals a day, five days a week. The donation in Worcester was made possible by Oakhurst Dairy, owned and operated by Dairy Farmers ...