Event details
Oct
4
PLAS Lecture: Economic Challenges Amidst Times of Crisis in Latin America
Leonard Jay Horwitz *68 Lecture
This discussion will feature the renowned economist and policymaker from Colombia, José Antonio Ocampo. Ocampo recently held a position as Finance Minister in Colombia and has grappled with the challenging task of implementing progressive economic measures during times of financial distress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and rising interest rates in the United States.
His presentation will bring exciting and on-the-ground debates about the economic challenges faced by his country to the Program in Latin American Studies (PLAS) at Princeton. Additionally, Ocampo will provide a more general reflection on Latin America's role in the global economy. This talk will appeal to anyone interested in the region, as well as those interested in economic policymaking and macroeconomic issues.
This discussion will feature the renowned economist and policymaker from Colombia, José Antonio Ocampo. Ocampo recently held a position as Finance Minister in Colombia and has grappled with the challenging task of implementing progressive economic measures during times of financial distress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and rising interest rates in the United States.
His presentation will bring exciting and on-the-ground debates about the economic challenges faced by his country to the Program in Latin American Studies (PLAS) at Princeton. Additionally, Ocampo will provide a more general reflection on Latin America's role in the global economy. This talk will appeal to anyone interested in the region, as well as those interested in economic policymaking and macroeconomic issues.
Speakers
José Antonio Ocampo, Economist and Policymaker, Colombia
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