Economic sustainability lecture by Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz

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A Stephen and Marylyn Pauley Lecture on Sustainability titled “Where long-term and short-term goals converge: Using sustainability as an impetus for economic growth.”

Following the lecture, Stiglitz will hold a book signing at 7 p.m. in the lobby of Orvis Auditorium, where his newest book, Freefall: America, Free Markets and the Sinking of the World Economy, will be available for purchase.

One of the most influential economists, Stiglitz is a prolific author and vocal critic of the management of globalization and the financial crisis. He served as Chief Economist and Senior Vice President for the World Bank and is an adviser to the Obama administration.

A New York Times best-selling author, Stiglitz is currently a professor at Columbia University, where he teaches economics, business and international affairs.

Parking:
On-campus parking is available for $6. To view the parking map, go to http://www.hawaii.edu/parking/resources/MapFiles/visitorparkingmap.pdf

Ticket Information
Free and open to the public

Event Sponsor
College of Social Sciences, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research & Graduate Education, UH Sea Grant , Manoa Campus

More Information
Abby Trenhaile, (808) 956-6570, abigailt@hawaii.edu

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