INSIDE SIPA

Ocampo Wins Book Prize

José Antonio Ocampo, Professor of Professional Practice in International and Public Affairs, and co-author Luis Bértola will receive the prestigious Jaume Vicens Vives Prize as authors of the year's best book on Spanish or Latin American economic history.

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Recent Honors for Faculty:
Bhagwati, MacLeod, Mamdani

Jagdish Bhagwati was elected to the National Academy of Sciences; Bentley MacLeod was elected a Fellow of the Society of Labor Economists; Mahmood Mamdani (left) received an honorary doctorate.

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Research Trip to North Korea Is
Unique Experience for SIPA Students

Fifteen students who traveled to North Korea on a five-day research trip will present their experiences and findings to the SIPA community on October 2.

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Three Students Receive
Harold W. Rosenthal Fellowships

Recipients spend the summer working on international relations issues for the U.S. government — in either the executive branch or Congress.

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MULTIMEDIA

First-Ever SIPA Salon Focuses on Inequality

A new series sponsored by the SIPA Alumni Council, SIPA Salon, kicked off in New York on June 20th with a discussion focusing on Inequality in America, featuring Professor Dorian Warren. The goal of SIPA Salon is to bring faculty members together with alumni in a small setting to discuss and debate an important topic. Based on the ovewhelming positive response from those who attended, look for future salons in New York and other cities in the future.

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Himalayan Nation of Bhutan
Welcomes SIPA Visitors

A recent confluence of opportunities brought four members of the SIPA community to Bhutan at the same time in late May and early June. Rebecca Chao MIA ’12 and returning MIA student Ethan Wagner presented findings on information transparency to Bhutan’s government; Professor Anya Schiffrin taught a media education workshop; and Professor Joseph Stiglitz sat on a UN-sponsored panel.

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IN THE NEWS

Analysis and Commentary from
Faculty, Students, Alumni

Marcelo Ballvé MPA ’12 on a slowdown for Brazil: World Politics Review »

Irene Finel-Honigman (left) sees a "waiting game" for Europe and Greece: Huffington Post »

Arvind Panagariya on making a costly drug affordable for the poor: Economic Times (India) »

Gary Sick on "success" in Iran talks: NPR »

José Antonio Ocampo on why wealthier nations must take the lead in the clean-energy revolution. The Financial Times »

Joseph Stiglitz discusses income inequality. Columbia University
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