William Easterly

William Easterly is a distinguished Professor of Economics at New York University and the Co-director of the NYU Development Research Institute, recognized for its achievements in development cooperation. A prolific author, Easterly has written three influential books: "The Tyranny of Experts," which critiques the role of economists and authoritarian regimes; "The White Man’s Burden," an award-winning exploration of foreign aid's impact; and "The Elusive Quest for Growth," which examines economic growth challenges in developing countries. With over 60 scholarly articles, his work features in prestigious publications like the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal.

His contributions extend to editorial roles and positions with prominent research organizations such as the NBER and BREAD. Renowned for his insights, Easterly was named one of Foreign Policy Magazine’s Top 100 Global Public Intellectuals and is listed as a Highly Cited Researcher. His expertise and research initiatives continue to shape discussions on poverty, development, and economic policies worldwide