The Political Economy of Conflict with Leopoldo Fergusson Thu., November 16, 2017 | 12:00 PM — 1:15 PM Harris Public Policy Student Lounge 1155 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States Sponsored By: The Pearson Institute Over the past few decades, as a result of violent conflict, the world has seen record high levels of forced displacement, billions of dollars in lost economic output, and repeated cycles of political instability. Given these devastating consequences, societies and their leaders want to avoid conflict at all costs. Or do they? Please join The Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts in welcoming Leopoldo Fergusson, associate professor of economics at the University of the Andes, for a lecture on the political economy of conflict. Dr. Fergusson will explore the political incentives for sustaining violent conflict and maintaining a weak state, both in his home country of Colombia and around the world. This event is part of The Pearson Institute’s Lunch and Learn Series. RSVP Recent News More news Student profile: Sohyun Lim, MPP Class of 2025 Thu., April 18, 2024 It's a Beautiful Day for Fantasy Baseball: How Alums Kept in Touch Through Stats Wed., April 17, 2024 Alumni Profile: Gerard Apruzzese, DPSS’22 Tue., April 16, 2024