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  • The Global Economic Implications of the Pandemic

    • 04 Jun 2020
    • 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM (UTC-07:00)
    • Online
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    Virtual Discussion

    The Global Economic Implications Of The Pandemic


    with

    Dr. Danny Leipziger


    Schedule

    Thursday, June 4, 2020 | 12:00 pm-1:15 pm

    Venue

    Zoom Meeting

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    Registration

    FREE for PCFR Members

    $10 for Non-Members

    Talking Points

    This virtual discussion will cover:

    • The policy responses of major countries to the pandemic
    • How these actions exacerbate pre-existing trends that were affecting the global economy
    • The nature of the recovery and the nature of the post-COVID-19 economics challenges, focusing on Emerging Market Economies, in particular.

    About Dr. Danny Leipziger

    Danny Leipziger is Professor of International Business and International Affairs at George Washington University, and Managing Director of the Growth Dialogue, an institute focused on policy research and advisory work in emerging market economies. He is former Vice President for Poverty Reduction and Economic Management (2004–09) at the World Bank. Over the course of his 28-year career at the World Bank, he held management positions in the East Asia and the Latin America and Caribbean Regions as well as in the World Bank Institute. Prior to joining the Bank, Dr. Leipziger served in senior positions at the USAID and on the Policy Planning Staff of the U.S. Department of State. He also has been the Vice Chair of the Spence Commission on Growth and Development (2005-2009) and a Member of the World Economic Forum’s Council on Inclusive Economic Growth.

    He has published widely in the areas of development economics and finance, industrial policy, and banking, including books on Korea, Chile, and East Asia; on financial crises and development strategies; and recent volumes Globalization and Growth (with M. Spence), on rising inequality, Stuck in the Middle (with A. Estache), and on mega-trends and scenario analyses, Economic Challenges for Korea (with C. Dahlman and S. Yusuf). Recently published work is on the future of globalization, gender-based growth diagnostics, and development strategies. A frequent contributor to the Financial Times, he has also written for Project Syndicate and VoxEU, and organized Bellagio conferences for the Rockefeller Foundation. He is an expert commentator on issues of global macroeconomics and finance, inequality and development, urbanization and innovation.

    Dr. Leipziger is an advisor to multilateral development banks, think-tanks, the G24 and numerous governments. The Growth Dialogue that he founded and manages has been active in promoting new thinking on economic growth. He received his B. A. in economics (magna cum laude) from the City College of New York and his Ph. D. in Economics from Brown University.

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  • Great Decisions | India and Pakistan

    • 16 Jun 2020
    • 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM (UTC-07:00)
    • Online
    • 13
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    Great Decisions Virtual Discussion: 

    India and Pakistan

    Moderated by Ambassador (ret) Douglas A. Hartwick

    Event Details

    June 16, 2020 | 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

    Virtual Zoom Meeting 

    Meeting login details will be shared in the registration confirmation email.

    Cost: Free to Members. Participants need to purchase the Great Decisions Briefing Book.


    How to Participate

    1. Register to attend virtually

    2. Purchase the Briefing Book

    3. Watch the topic video

    4. Join us for the Virtual Discussion


    Purchasing the Briefing Book

    Participants in the Great Decisions Virtual Discussion Series will need to order the Briefing Book that covers all 8 topics. Order the book as soon as possible as it could take up to a week to receive it after purchase. The cost is $32 for the entire Briefing Book.  


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    About the Topic: India and Pakistan

    India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi rode a wave of Hindu nationalism to a historic reelection in 2019. His first order of business was to revoke the special status granted to the Kashmir region, inflaming the rivalry between India and Pakistan. How will the Kashmir situation affect the region, both economically and politically?

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    About the Great Decisions Series


    Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs. The program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book, watching the video and meeting in a Discussion Group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. 

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  • Great Decisions | Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking

    • 30 Jun 2020
    • 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM (UTC-07:00)
    • Online
    • 15
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    Great Decisions Virtual Discussion: 

    Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking

    Moderated by Claire Sechler Merkel

    Event Details

    June 30, 2020 | 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

    Virtual Zoom Meeting 

    Meeting login details will be shared in the registration confirmation email.

    Cost: Free to Members. Participants need to purchase the Great Decisions Briefing Book.


    How to Participate

    1. Register to attend virtually

    2. Purchase the Briefing Book if you have not already

    3. Watch the topic video

    4. Join us for the Virtual Discussion


    Purchasing the Briefing Book

    Participants in the Great Decisions Virtual Discussion Series will need to order the Briefing Book that covers all 8 topics. Order the book as soon as possible as it could take up to a week to receive it after purchase. The cost is $32 for the entire Briefing Book.  


    ORDER THE BRIEFING BOOK


    About the Topic: Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking

    Almost every nation has enacted laws criminalizing human trafficking, and international organizations, governments, and NGOs sponsor a large variety of projects to curb trafficking and slavery. Billions of dollars have been allocated to these efforts. What is the international community doing to combat slavery and trafficking? What are the experiences like for those being trafficked?  

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    WATCH THE TOPIC VIDEO

    About the Great Decisions Series


    Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs. The program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book, watching the video and meeting in a Discussion Group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. 

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