Prof. Jeffrey Sachs

Jeffrey D. Sachs is an American economist and director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University. He is a prominent public intellectual and has written extensively on global economic issues. Sachs is known for his work on economic development, poverty reduction, and climate change. He has served as a member of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network and has advised several governments on economic policy. Sachs has also been a vocal critic of globalization and has argued for a more equitable distribution of wealth. He has written several books on economics and has been a frequent commentator on global economic issues.