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Jeffrey David Sachs (/sæks/; Born November 5, 1954) is an American economist, academic, public policy analyst and former director of The Earth Institute at Columbia University, where he holds the title of University Professor. He is known as an expert on sustainable development, economic development, and the fight against poverty. …

Professor Jeffrey Sachs inspired University of Miami Herbert Business School students to appreciate and promote sustainable development, meaning prosperity that is also inclusive and environmentally responsible. According to Sachs, a pure market economy stimulates growth and innovation but does not guarantee sustainable development. Across the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development …