Opening Remarks for the Global Prosperity Forum
Freedom and Prosperity Center
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19-Mar-2025
OPENING REMARKS FOR THE GLOBAL PROSPERITY FORUM - The interplay of geopolitical forces and domestic governance highlights the need for a more nuanced understanding of the factors driving global prosperity and economic development. Rigorous empirical analysis and interdisciplinary insights are needed to establish that understanding so that scholars and policymakers can craft informed strategies to address the challenges of the twenty-first century.
Presented by the Freedom and Prosperity Center, the Global Prosperity Forum will showcase successful case studies, emerging economic research, and insights from global policy experts. The forum will also explore the essential building blocks for durable, long-term progress.
ORIGINAL AIRDATE: 03/19/24
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