Gallagher Comments on African Climate Summit
On September 6, 2023, Kevin Gallagher, Professor of Global Development and Director of the Global Development Policy Center at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, was featured on France24 to comment on the reforms being discussed at the annual African Climate Summit, which aims to support green development on the African continent for the world’s…
Gallagher Interviewed on Multilateral Developments in Global Debt Crisis
Kevin Gallagher, Professor of Global Development and Director of the Global Development Policy Center at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, was interviewed by The China-Global South Podcast on restructuring debt repayment plans for the Global South. Gallagher opened his portion with comments on his attendance and participation at the most recent Global…
Gallagher Comments on World Bank and International Monetary Fund’s Upcoming Spring Meeting
Kevin Gallagher, Professor of Global Development and Director of the Global Development Policy Center at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, was interviewed by E&E News on the upcoming meeting between the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. The article, “IMF, World Bank Meet as Calls for Reform Grow Louder,” discusses the meeting between the…
Gallagher Argues for Reducing Consumers’ Climate Burden
Kevin Gallagher, Professor of Global Development Policy at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Director of the Global Development Policy Center (GDP Center), was interviewed by the New York Times on fossil fuel subsidies and the transition to green energy. The article, titled “Why Are Taxpayers Propping Up the Fossil Fuel Industry,” centered around cutting taxes,…
Gallagher Quoted in The New York Times on Debt Restructuring
Kevin Gallagher, Professor of Global Development and Director of the Global Development Policy Center at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, was quoted in The New York Times on restructuring debt repayment plans for the Global South. In the article, titled “How to Avoid Another Global Debt Crisis,” Gallagher comments on debt relief and…
Gallagher Offers Insight on Debt Relief for Climate-Stricken Nations
In an interview with Reuters, Kevin Gallagher, Professor of Global Development Policy at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Director of the Global Development Policy Center (GDP Center), discussed the need for debt write-offs for countries that are most vulnerable to actions of climate change. The article, titled “Up to $520bln in Debt Write-offs Needed for Emerging Nations’ Climate…
Gallagher Comments on World Bank Candidate
Kevin Gallagher, Professor of Global Development Policy at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Director of the Global Development Policy Center (GDP Center), commented on the new candidate for the World Bank, Ajay Banga, and the implications of the United States nominating him in the Global Insider Newsletter from Politico. This portion of the newsletter,…
Gallagher Comments on Negative Impact of IMF Bailout Delays
Professor Gallagher discusses the negative impact of IMF delays, how it can impact their ability to secure additional funding sources, as well as the emergence of China as an emerging market lender
Gallagher Coauthors Op-Ed on EU Climate Action and Globally Just Climate Transition
“A globally just climate transition must ensure that one community’s climate gains do not translate into development losses for the countries that did little to contribute to the climate crisis in the 1st place.”
Year In Review: 2022 Highlights from the Pardee School
In 2022, the Pardee School went through numerous big changes, welcomed new members to our community, and set the stage for a period of substantial progress as we approach our second decade as stewards of global studies education at BU. As the New Year approaches, we want to highlight some of the biggest stories and moments from the year.
Gallagher Comments on State of Globalization and Global Economics
“You know how stock markets have bubbles? And then there’s a correction. I think there’s been a globalization bubble, and we’re trying to correct it.”
Gallagher Interviewed on Hyperinflation and its Potential Global Fallout
“Impacts [of hyperinflation] in the US might not be huge in terms of economics, but the lack of action politically will hurt us globally.”
GDP Center Hosts Book Talk on Mehrling’s “Money and Empire“
Professor Gallagher led a discussion with Professor Mehrling on his latest book, which is a biography of both Charles P. Kindleberger and the dollar system as well as the story of the development of ideas about how money works.
Gallagher Notes “Crisis of Multilateralism” In Global Economic System
“The crisis of multilateralism has hit its worst point…This is not a time for incremental change. We need to seize this moment or it’s only going to get worse.”
Exploring the Global Dimensions of the War in Ukraine
During this edition of “Beyond the Headlines,” a panel of Pardee School professors explores the threat the Ukrainian conflict poses to global security, the politics and strategies shaping the war, the impact of the war on the Global South and China, and much more.
Gallagher & Kozul-Wright Discuss New Book and Future of Global Economics
In drawing parallels to the original “Bretton Woods moment,” Gallagher argues that the world finds itself “at the 1944 point;” we are in the midst of a proxy war, and due to the increasingly globalized nature of the global economic system the world is reeling from one financial crisis after another. As Gallagher argues, “we already made our mistake in 2008. The time to act is now.”
Introducing Scott Taylor: New Dean of the Pardee School
Joining us from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service, Dr. Scott Taylor is among the nation’s most respected scholars in African politics and political economy. We are thrilled to have him leading the Pardee School into a bright new era!
Gallagher Names Laura Gormley (’23) as Inaugural Najam Prize Fellow
Gormley will work with Gallagher and his partners on a project that examines how China chose to decarbonize its Belt Road Initiative and what lessons can be drawn to ensure that China implements and expands on this momentous act of global leadership.
Gallagher Appointed to Export-Import Bank’s Council on China
As a member of the Council, Professor Gallagher will provide guidance on advancing the comparative leadership of the United States with respect to China and supporting U.S. innovation and employment through competitive export finance.
Gallagher & Merling Argue for Issuance of Additional IMF SDRs
“Instead of making policymakers in poor countries feel that the U.S. has forgotten them, the U.S. can take the lead and pave the way for a new SDR allocation that ensures these countries quickly receive $210 billion worth of support.”