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William Maloney on Latin America's Economic Challenges
The World Bank's chief economist for Latin America will discuss the "lost century" of growth outlined in his recent book—and the path forward.
Overview
Join AS/COA in New York for a two-part event with William Maloney, the World Bank's chief economist for Latin America and the Caribbean, who will discuss his latest book, Reclaiming the Lost Century of Growth: Building Learning Economies in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a broad yet nuanced perspective on the region's economies. Maloney will also look ahead to the long-term challenges and opportunities for the region, including productivity, education, and global relationships.
Maloney will have a public discussion of his book with AS/COA VP Randy Melzi at 6:30 p.m. RSVP for the public discussion here.
Prior to the public event, there will be a private, off-the-record discussion and reception for COA members with Maloney at 5:00 p.m. COA members can RSVP for the private event by emailing Holly at membership@as-coa.org.
Summaries and full text of Reclaiming the Lost Century of Growth: Building Learning Economies in Latin America and the Caribbean, coauthored with Xavier Cirera and Maria Marta Ferreyra, are available for digital download in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.