Happy birthday! Esther Duflo turns 53 today

Nobel Prize in Economics 2019 Esther Duflo is celebrating her 53rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed economists of her generation.

Popular economist-Nobel laureate Esther Duflo has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 53rd birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Duflo, a cultural icon

Born in Paris on October 25, 1972, Esther Duflo's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Duflo's not just a great economist, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Esther hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Esther Duflo as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 53.

Happy Birthday, Esther, you're the best!

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