Prescriptions for the economy of the future from a Nobel laureate

14:32, December 4, 2020

GSEM UrFU students took part in Social Business Students Forum 2020

On November 25-26, the Social Business Students Forum 2020 was held in an online format.

An international group of 1st, 2nd and 4th year students of the International Economics and Business program joined the global community of economics students to exchange views and ideas in the field of social business. This year, the forum was held under the slogan «The Role of Youth in Fighting Poverty, Unemployment and Reducing the Carbon Footprint».

International economists had an exclusive opportunity to meet with the Nobel Prize laureate, Professor Muhammad Yunus, as well as discuss projects for education and the economy of the future.

2nd year student Veronika Sapogova shares her impressions:

«I learnt a lot of new information about the ways in which different countries of the world are struggling with their social problems. It's cool to know that you are getting reliable information from "insiders", that you face the truth and wonder about a lot of things. I also really liked the lecture from the Nobel Prize laureate - Muhammad Yunus. In my opinion, Professor raised, some of the most pressing questions in the world, in particular, concerning our specialty: How to build a business? How can we make it useful to society? How to make money and help people at the same time? How to avoid risks? And much more».

In addition to serious discussions, the organizers added a special section «Coffee Hours» to the program, in which participants communicated on a global scale on various topics and demonstrated their talents - someone sang, someone danced, and read poems.

«All this created an atmosphere of comfort and friendliness. At such moments, you understand how great it is to be a part of the whole world, albeit online», added student Christina Rabinzon.