NYU Development Research Institute

On Monday, 9th December, the Development Research Institute hosted Ann Bernstein. She spoke on South Africa’s Government of National Unity. She shared the challenges and possible opportunities for the country. The event featured audience interaction which led to contributions and questions.

More pictures here https://www.nyudri.org/events-index/2024/12/9/south-africas-government-of-national-unity-challenges-and-opportunities

Prof. William Easterly
Prof. Yaw Nyarko
Ugochi Obidiegwu

We are hosting the launch of Sadek Wahba’s book Build: Investing in America’s Infrastructure to host a dialogue between Wahba and Edward Glaeser, the renowned urban economist and author of Triumph of the City and The Rise and Decline of Nations, moderated by Liz Hoffman, Business and Finance editor at Semafor and author of Crash Landing: How the World’s Biggest Companies Survived an Economy on the Brink.

The 21st century is well underway, yet many nations, including the U.S., are grappling with outdated 20th-century infrastructure—crumbling roads, bridges, and power systems that threaten lives and stifle economic growth. Despite urgent needs and the potential to build greener, more resilient systems that create opportunities for all, investment has lagged, leaving countries vulnerable to climate risks and decaying structures. Why is it so hard to deliver major infrastructure projects? Is it economic mismanagement, political short-sightedness, or simply a lack of will? Our panel will tackle these questions and explore pathways to building 21st-century infrastructure that meets today’s challenges and seizes tomorrow’s opportunities.

RSVP here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-1L9LFnbtr2JbL7mnjfProzM3498kid__mW1b3DRFWzyZ1A/viewform

DRI thanks all participants who joined us at the 2024 Annual Conference themed "Economics after Neoliberalism” on March 25, 2024. We express our appreciation to the speakers Linda G. Mills, President of NYU, who delivered welcome remarks; Lawrence H. Summers (Harvard); Suresh Naidu (Columbia); and moderator William Easterly (NYU).

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