I became intrigued by books on finance, and, hence, at NYU I majored first in finance and, as my interest broadened, in economics and in what was then called mathematical statistics and now econometrics. In retrospect, that choice probably was not surprising since math was my most engaging course in high school. I graduated and joined an economic research organization.
– National governments should then play a decisive role: besides underlining the importance of carbon pricing schemes, let me reiterate the need for removing environmentally harmful subsidies, thereby promoting a reallocation of capital towards green investment. This year Italy is not only chairing the G20, but is also partner with the UK Presidency, which is also leading the G7, for the next COP26.