Publishing Institution: Columbia University World Leaders Forum / Topic: Economics

Author:: Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
Publication Date:: 09-2012
Content Type:: Video
Institution:: Columbia University World Leaders Forum
Abstract:: This World Leaders Forum program features a discussion with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, chair of the National League for Democracy, Member of Parliament from Kawmhu Constituency, and recipient of the 1991 Nobel Peace Prize. Ann Curry, national and international anchor and correspondent for NBC News will moderate. Ms. Suu Kyi will discuss the role of education and health on human development and Burma's political transition. The discussion will be followed by a question and answer session with the audience.
Topic:: Development, Economics, Education, Health, and Human Rights
Political Geography:: Burma and Southeast Asia

Author:: R. Glenn Hubbard and Jeffrey Liebman
Publication Date:: 10-2012
Content Type:: Video
Institution:: Columbia University World Leaders Forum
Abstract:: This World Leaders Forum event will feature debate-style dialogue between R. Glenn Hubbard, senior economic adviser to Governor Romney and Jeffrey Liebman, senior economic adviser to President Obama, as they speak on economic policies proposed by the Republican and Democratic candidates for the presidency. Columbia faculty members Sharyn O'Halloran, Joseph Stiglitz, and Michael Woodford will serve as panelists for the discussion, with Chrystia Freeland, Global Editor-at-Large at Thomson Reuters, as moderator.
Topic:: Economics, Government, Politics, and Monetary Policy
Political Geography:: United States

Publication Date:: 09-2011
Content Type:: Video
Institution:: Columbia University World Leaders Forum
Abstract:: In the World Leaders Forum address titled, Kosovo\'s Road Ahead, President Atifete Jahjaga discusses the current state of the Republic of Kosovo and the plans for its future. Co-sponsored by The Harriman Institute.
Topic:: Conflict Resolution, Development, Economics, Ethnic Conflict, Foreign Aid, and Foreign Direct Investment
Political Geography:: Kosovo and Balkans

Author:: Jagdish Bhagwati, Pascal Lamy, Michael Moore, and Leif Pagrotsky
Publication Date:: 12-2011
Content Type:: Video
Institution:: Columbia University World Leaders Forum
Abstract:: This World Leaders Forum program will feature an introduction by: - Pascal Lamy, Director-General of the World Trade Organization Followed by a panel discussion with: - Jagdish Bhagwati, University Professor of Economics Law, Columbia University; Economic Policy Adviser to Director General of GATT (1991-1993) - Michael Moore, Former Director General of World Trade Organization and Prime Minister of New Zealand; Ambassador of New Zealand to the United States - Leif Pagrotsky, Swedish Minister for Trade(1997-2004); currently member of the Swedish Parliament and of the Executive Board of the Social Democratic Party.
Topic:: Economics, Emerging Markets, International Trade and Finance, International Affairs, and Financial Crisis
Political Geography:: United States and New Zealand

Author:: Jeffrey D. Sachs, Belay Begashaw, and Upmanu Lall
Publication Date:: 09-2010
Content Type:: Video
Institution:: Columbia University World Leaders Forum
Abstract:: A panel discussion moderated by Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs with East African Leaders, and Dr. Belay Begashaw from the Earth Institute's MDG Centre and Upmanu Lall, director of the Columbia Water Center, followed by a question and answer session with the audience.
Topic:: Agriculture, Climate Change, Economics, and Health
Political Geography:: Africa

Author:: Howard Davies
Publication Date:: 10-2010
Content Type:: Video
Institution:: Columbia University World Leaders Forum
Abstract:: This World Leaders Forum program features an address by Howard Davies, Director of the London School of Economics, who will discuss his book titled, Banking on the Future: The Fall and Rise of Central Banking.
Topic:: Debt, Economics, Markets, and Monetary Policy
Political Geography:: London

Author:: Vikram Pandit
Publication Date:: 04-2010
Content Type:: Video
Institution:: Columbia University World Leaders Forum
Abstract:: This World Leaders Forum program features a keynote address by Vikram Pandit, Chief Executive Officer of Citi, followed by a question and answer session with the audience.
Topic:: Economics, International Trade and Finance, and Financial Crisis
Political Geography:: United States

Publication Date:: 11-2010
Content Type:: Video
Institution:: Columbia University World Leaders Forum
Abstract:: In the World Leaders Forum address entitled, Austerity vs. Stimulus: Lithuanian Experience, President Dalia Grybauskaitė will discuss the challenges facing Lithuania, and her short and long-term goals for building a sustainable and fast-growing economy.
Topic:: Development, Economics, International Trade and Finance, and Political Economy
Political Geography:: Lithuania and Balkans

Publication Date:: 09-2010
Content Type:: Video
Institution:: Columbia University World Leaders Forum
Abstract:: "What Next? Turkey's Global Vision for a Prosperous Future" An address by President Abdullah Gül of Turkey followed by a question and answer session with the audience.
Topic:: Development, Economics, and Islam
Political Geography:: Turkey, Middle East, and Asia

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