Encounter with A Nobel Laureate: Michael Spence on the Economy of China

Tuesday, October 27, 2015 -- Vice Chancellor Lehman hosted a lunchtime talk with Michael Spence, professor of economics at NYU Stern and a recipient of the 2001 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for  work on the dynamics of information flows and market development. Surrounded by a throng of students, faculty and staff,  gathered  for the occasion in the Art Gallery featuring Qin Feng's striking art, Prof. Spence made remarks about the Chinese economy, the outlook for economic growth, and the challenging transition it is managing on the way to becoming a middle income economy.  In addition, Dr. Spence discussed the ripple effect of the Chinese economy in an increasingly interconnected world, and the implementation of new regulations aimed at greater transparency. 

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