From Equity to Growth

José Antonio Ocampo is a professor of professional practice and codirector of the Economic and Political Development Concentration at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. He previously served as United Nations undersecretary general for economic and social affairs and minister of finance of Colombia, among other prominent roles.Jonathan Malagón is the president and CEO of the Colombian Banking and Financial Institutions Association (Asobancaria) and the former minister of housing, cities, and sanitation of Colombia. He is also an adjunct associate professor at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs.Andrés Narváez is the director of economics at PRIME Business School in Bogotá and a professor of microeconomics at the National University of Colombia. He has served as advisor to Colombia’s minister of housing and the president of Asobancaria.Michelle Bachelet Jeria is the former president of Chile and former United Nations high commissioner for human rights.

Amid the complexities of the global political landscape and current social unrest, this book offers a timely and insightful exploration of the intricate interplay between economic growth and social well-being. Drawing on compelling empirical evidence and theoretical insights, the authors present urgently needed ideas on how to move beyond the false dichotomy between entrepreneurial activity and equity. This work, a must-read for policymakers, academics, and concerned citizens alike, provides a revealing roadmap for building a more resilient and equitable global economy.

• Foreword, by Michelle Bachelet JeriaPreface1. The Dilemma Between Equity and Growth2. The Era of Social Discontent3. Social Discontent and Politics4. Anti–Growth Equity5. Pro–Growth EquityNotesBibliographyIndex