Jeffrey Sachs-Director, Earth Institute, Columbia University; Author, Common Wealth: Economics for a Crowded Planet (4/9/2008)

Duration

1:02:05

JEFFREY SACHS

Director, Earth Institute, Columbia University; Author, Common Wealth: Economics for a Crowded Planet

Due to the growing realities of a crowded planet, Sachs believes our global economic system is in distress and discusses the need for a new economic paradigm, one that is global, inclusive, cooperative and environmentally conscious. Named by Time as one of the 100 most influential leaders in the world, Sachs has been a leading voice for economic development, environmental sustainability and poverty alleviation. He currently serves as a special advisor to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and was the director of the UN Millennium Project and special advisor to UN Secretary General Kofi Annan.

This program was recorded in front of a live audience on April 9, 2008

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