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Jeffrey David Sachs is an American economist and director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University, where he holds the title of University Professor, the highest rank Columbia bestows on its faculty. He is known as one of the world's leading experts on economic development and the fight against poverty.

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[Whitesilver]

Love this guy. He is one of my living heroes, a national treasure. It’s sad that no western governments listen to him and follow his advise.

[alibacchus]

Great speech as usual. I can listen for hours. I lived in NEW YORK just after 9/11.lived th ere for 2 years and moved back to Canada and decided never to return to the US. I am now in Philippines during covid19 lockdown with no regrets.

[douglaslund]

What Dr Sachs describes is the reason I chose to leave America after 21yrs in 2003. I Developed Real Estate In almost every State in USA, I saw the dreadful state of its Poor of all Colours. I never wish to return, to a Country which Inflicts so much Death across our World. I wish USA had more people of the same Ilk as Jeffrey Sachs

[desert.mantis]

Excellent conversation with one of the US' brightest and honorable economists.

[stchew]

For 30+ years, I've enjoyed Jeffrey Sachs' articles in newspapers and magazines, and now talks on YouTube. Thank you Sachs and YouTube!

[hanialawady]

Jeffery sacks is a real patriot. Thank you for telling the truth. I salute you sir.

[xavierdeligne]

THANK YOU SO REFRESHING TO HERE THE TRUTH COME OUT OF SOMEONES MOUTH

[hoffmancapote]

It is nice to hear someone talk of kindness and fair play. A kindness not directed just to a national good but to a global good. Should this talk influence just one person with political influence it is a success

[drewj]

This guy is so wise unfortunately a person like this will never lead the country thanks to democracy.

[worldpeacepatriot]

A most illuminating conversation from a most enlightened economist !

[StephanBaish]

If only we could have discussions/lectures like this on mainstream american television!

[tinatang]

An exceptionally virtuous and honourable man and philosopher whose wisdom is invaluable. Please listen very carefully to his words. Worth listening to again and again. He is the ideal man to head the UN sustainable development goals program.

[MegaPapa]

An economist with a gentle heart and sound mind.

[jechua]

Great scholar for the world. We should all try to disseminate his ideas around the world.

[akramburney]

Hilarous remaks by Dr Jeffrey Sachs.. brilliant insights! He sheds excellent light on recent international history.

[subwaymirdif]

Dr. Jefferey Sachs represents the hope and light that may guide US society to a morally correct path.

[RF-xpxe]

One of the best talks I've listened to in a long time

[douglaslund]

I didn’t think that anyone in America would think and believe the same belief’s that I learned from living 21 yrs in USA. This speech was incredibly encouraging for me, I feel better having listened to him.

[guharup]

rare genuine person, therefore respectable

[horaciomoronta]

For many years now, I have admired Mr. Sachs for his intellect and good human, social core. This interview underlines my sentiments. In the USA we needs many more Mr. Sachs and we
will then be a better nation.