The End of Poverty - video lecture
Jeffrey Sachs, the economist who wrote the above book, recently gave a 40 min lecture at Columbia University, where he outlined the main themes of his book, and his argument that we can end poverty by 2025. He's a compelling speaker, and I enjoyed listening to it. Check it out here:
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/news/media/05/349_the_end_of_poverty/
Let me know what you think
Glyn
Jeffrey Sachs, the economist who wrote the above book, recently gave a 40 min lecture at Columbia University, where he outlined the main themes of his book, and his argument that we can end poverty by 2025. He's a compelling speaker, and I enjoyed listening to it. Check it out here:
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/news/media/05/349_the_end_of_poverty/
Let me know what you think
Glyn
3 Comments:
When I have some time, I'm going to listen.
It's been a week. Write some more.
There is a great news article on the "poverty question" in the U.S. post-Katrina. It has some interesting stats and a good perspective.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060402/ap_on_re_us/katrina_dialogue_on_poverty;_ylt=AmsJr.JzBEV5WWuhM2L8LGes0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTA3b2NibDltBHNlYwM3MTY-
I know it is a long link... Sorry
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