This is the story of Penny Goldberg, Elihu Professor of Economics at Yale University, Former Chief Economist of the World Bank.

In this episode, we discuss:

- Penny's journey from Athens to academia and her path from Greece to Yale University

- Her work in trade, globalization, labor markets and discrimination against women in developing countries

- Being the Chief Economist of the World Bank Group

- Not understating the value of happiness in life and what that costs

To learn more about Penny's research and background, you can visit:

https://economics.yale.edu/people/faculty/pinelopi-goldberg

https://campuspress.yale.edu/pennygoldberg/

Please enjoy this interview with the wonderful, Penny Goldberg.