Jonathan Morduch, Rachel Schneider Books

Jonathan Morduch is an economist and professor known for his work on poverty, development, and microfinance. He serves as a faculty member at New York University, where he has contributed significantly to understanding financial systems that impact low-income individuals. Rachel Schneider is a writer and researcher with a focus on economic security and social policy, and she has collaborated with Morduch on various projects. Together, they co-authored "The Financial Diaries: How American Families Cope in a World of Uncertainty," a groundbreaking work that explores the financial lives of American families and the challenges they face in an increasingly unpredictable economic landscape. Their research emphasizes the importance of understanding financial behavior to inform policy and improve economic outcomes for vulnerable populations.