Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Venue: Grand Hall, Lee Shau Kee Lecture Centre, HKU Centennial Campus
Zhiwu Chen, Christine Lagarde
Global Thinkers
The global economy is experiencing a strong upswing that holds out the promise of higher incomes and living standards.
How can we maintain this momentum and foster long-term growth that benefits everyone? IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde urged governments to act before the global economy changes course in Fix the Roof While the Window of Opportunity is Open: Three Priorities for the Global Economy.
Chair Professor of Finance, the University of Hong Kong
Professor Zhiwu Chen is Chair Professor of Finance and Cheng Yu-Tung Professor in Development at the University of Hong Kong (HKU).
Managing Director, International Monetary Fund
Ms. Christine Lagarde is a French lawyer and politician who is currently serving as the Managing Director and Chairwoman of the International Monetary Fund. Ms. Lagarde has held the position since 5 July 2011.
Room 326-348, Main Building
The University of Hong Kong
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