Refugees as Economic Catalysts

In 2022, the number of displaced people in the world surpassed 100 million, according to the UN, meaning that over 1.2 percent of the global population have been forced to leave their homes. The numbers are only likely to grow, as climate change prompts further migration and displacement. In this episode, we bring you the second of two podcasts featuring Chicago Booth Adjunct Assistant Professor Andrew Leon Hanna, author of 25 Million Sparks: The Untold Story of Refugee Entrepreneurs, in a discussion about how policymakers should respond to the refugee crisis.