But we had to start with developing a framework that was intellectually rigorous, that would challenge the dominant policy paradigm, that was robust enough to meet the challenges that would be thrown at it and that could create a new narrative. Effective public policy needs an effective narrative; Developing that framework was Girol’s job. His enthusiasm for the potential of economics chimed with mine.
His intellectual curiosity, and his passion for the living standards agenda rubbed off on many of those he recruited to work on the issues and turn the aspiration to a possibility. That possibility has grown but the journey is not over. Today’s book launch allows us to reflect on what has been achieved and to take stock of what remains to be done.