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Volha Charnysh

Associate professor in the Department of Political Science at MIT, author of 'Uprooted: How Post-WWII Population Transfers Remade Europe', focusing on the developmental impacts of mass displacement and the relationship between wars and state-building.

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Dec 21, 2024 • 1h 5min

Post-World War II Population Transfers | Volha Charnysh with Javier Mejia

Volha Charnysh, an MIT Associate Professor and author of 'Uprooted', delves into the intriguing consequences of post-WWII population transfers. Exploring how integrating displaced populations can bolster state building and local economies, she discusses the dual effects of increased cultural diversity and initial social disruption. The talk highlights how diverse migrant inflows can spur gains in entrepreneurship and education over time. Additionally, Charnysh contrasts the historical and modern handling of forced migration and its implications for citizenship and societal integration.