Prof. Paul Streeten (2003–2004)

Paul Streeten is Professor Emeritus of Economics at Boston University and the founder of the Board of World Development, a consultant to the United Nations Development Program and to UNESCO.  His recent research has been on globalization, international interdependence, foreign investment, aid, trade, sustainable human development, culture and development, and social capital. Prof. Streeten’s previous UN positions include: Director of the Institute of Commonwealth Studies, Director of the Institute of Development Studies in Sussex, Deputy Director-General at the Ministry of Overseas Development, and Special Adviser to the World Bank.

Prof. Streeten presented the Pardee Distinguished Lectures on “Technological Nightmares (Parts I & II).”