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Alan Bollard
Professor of Economics at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. Former Governor of the New Zealand Reserve Bank and manager of APEC.
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Alan Bollard, "Economists in the Cold War: How a Handful of Economists Fought the Battle of Ideas" (Oxford UP, 2023)
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Alan Bollard, a Professor of Economics and former Governor of the New Zealand Reserve Bank, discusses the crucial roles of economists during the Cold War. He highlights the ideological battles between market and centrally planned economies, with figures like Joanne Robinson addressing global disparities. The talk also delves into Allende's innovative policies in Chile and the technological ambitions behind the Cybersyn system. Bollard underscores the importance of these economic debates in shaping modern theories and policies amidst current global challenges.
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