From The New York Times April 27, 2017 Christopher Blattman and Stefan Dercon Prof. Christopher Blattman Christopher Blattman, Ramalee E. Pearson Professor of Global Conflict Studies in The Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts, shares insights from his research into whether or not sweatshops can help to lift workers out of poverty. Many economists believe they do. However, he concludes that industrialization is not a quick fix. Read the full op-ed at The New York Times. Upcoming Events More events Policy Outlook: The Global War on Fentanyl Wed., December 03, 2025 | 5:30 PM University of Chicago, Harris School of Public Policy 1307 E. 60th St. The Keller Center, Forum CHICAGO, IL 60637 United States UChicago Harris Coffee Chat in Seoul Thu., December 04, 2025 | 3:00 PM TBD Gangnam-gu Seoul 00000 South Korea Coffee Chat in Bangalore Thu., December 04, 2025 | 5:30 PM The Merak Brewhouse Level H, Jw Marriott Hotel, 24/1, Vittal Mallya Rd, KG Halli, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar Bengaluru 560001 Karnataka India
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