The Smith Soc Chapter at NYU Stern hosted Juan Carlos Echeverry, the Executive Director of the Interamerican Bank of Development (IDB) for Colombia and Peru in Washington, for a talk on May 6. Mr. Echeverry discussed market liberalization and policy in Colombia and Peru. He demonstrated how market freedoms and continuity on public polices have helped to create flourishing business opportunities in Colombia and Peru. Private sector investments are driving economic growth in these countries thanks to clear rules and institutional improvements.
