What Will the New World Bank Head Do for Global Health

Lancet, Vol. 365, pp. 1837-1840, 2005

4 Pages Posted: 27 Jul 2007

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Jennifer Prah Ruger

University of Pennsylvania - School of Social Policy & Practice; University of Pennsylvania - Perelman School of Medicine

Abstract

The appointment of Paul Wolfowitz to take over as World Bank chief prompted a barrage of criticism from activists concerned about his role in the Iraq war. But are these protests justified? Health economist and former World Bank speechwriter Jennifer Prah Ruger reviews the evidence.

Keywords: World Bank, Paul Wolfowitz, governance and health

JEL Classification: I18, I30

Suggested Citation

Prah Ruger, Jennifer, What Will the New World Bank Head Do for Global Health. Lancet, Vol. 365, pp. 1837-1840, 2005, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1002438

Jennifer Prah Ruger (Contact Author)

University of Pennsylvania - School of Social Policy & Practice ( email )

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University of Pennsylvania - Perelman School of Medicine

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Philadelphia, PA 19104
United States

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