Jeffrey Sachs Quotes

American economist (born 1954)

Jeffrey David Sachs (born November 5, 1954) is an American economist, academic, public policy analyst and former director of The Earth Institute at Columbia University, where he holds the title of University Professor. He is known as one of the world's leading experts on sustainable development, economic development, international relations and the fight against poverty.

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Native Name: Jeffrey David Sachs

Alternative Names: Jeffrey D. Sachs • Professor Jeffery Sachs • Sachs, Jeffrey

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Von Hayek was wrong. In strong and vibrant democracies, a generous social-welfare state is not a road to serfdom but rather to fairness, economic equality and international competitiveness.

Deep down, if we really accept that their lives - African lives - are equal to ours, we would all be doing more to put the fire out. It's an uncomfortable truth.