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Public Lectures

Irene Tinker Lecture 2008

Co-sponsored by the American University International Development Program and the International Centre for Research on Women, the annual lecture series was launched in 2002 by Dr. Tinker, a pioneer in studies of gender and development. In 2008 I gave the lecture on the topic of Women’s Human Rights and Economic Policy.
The Lecture (PDF)
David Morrison Lecture in International Development 2009

This brings globally distinguished scholars who are renowned for the impact that their intellectual and applied work has had on international development studies to Trent University, Canada. In 2009 I gave the lecture on the topic of Gender and the Global Economic Crisis.
The Lecture (PDF)
Leontief Prize Lecture 2016

The Leontief Prize, in memory of Wassily Leontief, is designed to recognize outstanding contributions to economic theory that address contemporary realities and support just and sustainable societies. Diane Elson was a recipient in 2016 and gave a public lecture on looking at development through a gender lens.
The Leontief Prize
The Lecture (PDF)
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Address to Open University Degree Ceremony 2017

I was awarded an honorary doctorate by the UK based Open University and made a short response.
The Lecture (PDF)
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Contribution to Celebrating the Life and Work of Nilüfer Çağatay A Conference of Inspiration and Impact, University of Utah 2023

I spoke about my 30 year long friendship and collaboration with Nilüfer Çağatay on engendering macroeconomics.
The Conference
The Lecture (PDF)
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