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William Easterly is a Professor Emeritus of Economics at New York University and has authored several influential books on development economics. Among his notable publications are 'White Man’s Burden', 'Tyranny of Experts', and 'Elusive Quest for Growth'. He has published over 70 peer-reviewed articles and has contributed opinion pieces to major publications such as The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post. Easterly served as Co-Editor for the Journal of Development Economics and directed the Aid Watch blog. He has been recognized with multiple awards including the Julian L. Simon Memorial Award and Adam Smith Award, along with being named a Top 100 Global Public Intellectual by Foreign Policy Magazine. Besides his academic contributions, Easterly has been active in raising awareness about Parkinson’s disease since his diagnosis in 2019, advocating for those affected to combat stigma and stereotypes. He received an Honorary Doctorate from Bowling Green State University in 2017, where he completed his undergraduate studies.
NYU Development Research Institute • New York, NY
Oversaw research initiatives focused on economic development.
New York University • New York, NY
Contributed to the field of Economics through teaching and research.
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