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The Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences was founded by John Paul II in 1994 with the aim of promoting the study and progress of the social sciences.
Pope Francis appointed American economist Jeffrey Sachs, known for his work on sustainable development and poverty, as a member of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences, the Vatican press office reported Monday.
The influential 66-year-old economist, who on several occasions has participated in meetings and seminars at the Vatican, is the author of the book “The End of Poverty”, which some considered too optimistic for believing it possible to eradicate homelessness from the face of the Land.
Sachs, currently director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University in New York, was a professor at Harvard University and director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University.
He is currently president of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network.
In February 2020 he participated in a seminar at the Vatican on the topic ‘New forms of solidarity’ and three years ago on capitalism.
The Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences was founded by John Paul II in 1994 with the aim of promoting the study and progress of the social sciences and providing the Church with elements for the development of its social doctrine.
The Academy organizes conferences and workshops and encourages scientific research. (I)
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