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Jeffrey Sachs Advocates Global Cooperation, Cites China's Growth Model

12/18/2025

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Jeffrey Sachs, a United States economist, spoke in Belgrade, Serbia, on December 16, 2025, arguing the global economy is not zero-sum and China's rise offers shared prosperity.
He criticized zero-sum thinking and urged regional cooperation over confrontation.
He cited China's long-term planning as a model for governance and growth without harming other nations.
Sachs urged members of the United States Congress to travel and study global dynamics, promoting interconnected regions.

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Jeffrey Sachs, a United States economist, spoke in Belgrade, Serbia, on December 16, 2025, arguing the global economy is not zero-sum and China's rise offers shared prosperity.
He criticized zero-sum thinking and urged regional cooperation over confrontation.
He cited China's long-term planning as a model for governance and growth without harming other nations.
Sachs urged members of the United States Congress to travel and study global dynamics, promoting interconnected regions.