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What Do We Really Know About the Spread of AIDS?

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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Overview

Explore a thought-provoking TED talk that challenges conventional wisdom about the AIDS epidemic in Africa. Delve into economist Emily Oster's groundbreaking analysis, which applies an economic perspective to reexamine statistics on HIV transmission across the continent. Discover her surprising conclusions that contradict widely accepted beliefs about the spread of AIDS in Africa. Gain insights into how interdisciplinary approaches can lead to new understandings of complex global health issues. Learn about the potential implications of Oster's findings for HIV prevention strategies and public health policies in the region.

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Emily Oster: What do we really know about the spread of AIDS?


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