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Jeffrey Sachs

Jeffrey Sachs

b. November 5, 1954

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American economist and Director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University.

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Business & Economics Non-Fiction Economics Politics & Society Business

Also Known As

Jeffrey D. Sachs, D. Sachs Jeffrey, Jeffrey D. SACHS, Jeffrey D Sachs

Featured Works

Book cover of The End of Poverty
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The End of Poverty

Jeffrey Sachs

Book cover of Pandemic

Pandemic

Jeffrey Sachs

Book cover of Brookings Papers on Economic Activity 1998

Brookings Papers on Economic Activity 1998

Brookings Institution

Brookings Papers on Economic Activity
Book cover of Macroeconomics in the global economy

Macroeconomics in the global economy

Felipe Larrain

Book cover of Economic development and the division of labor

Economic development and the division of labor

Jeffrey Sachs

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is Jeffrey Sachs known for?

    Jeffrey Sachs is widely recognized for his work on economic development, poverty reduction, and sustainable development. He is particularly known for his advocacy of "shock therapy" economic reforms in post-communist countries and his efforts to address global challenges like climate change and disease.

  • Has Jeffrey Sachs won any awards?

    Jeffrey Sachs has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to economics and global development, including the Blue Planet Prize for his work on environmental sustainability and the Millennium Development Goals.

  • What is Jeffrey Sachs's academic background?

    Jeffrey Sachs is a distinguished academic, having served as a professor at Harvard University for many years before becoming the Director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University. His academic work focuses on macroeconomics, economic development, and global health.