Sir Arthur Lewis Celebrated with Annual Memorial Lecture

St. Lucia

The legacy of Saint Lucia’s Nobel Laureate in Economics, Sir Arthur Lewis, was celebrated on January 23rd, with the annual Memorial Lecture.

The lecture was held at the Finance Administrative Center in Castries, and was delivered by Regional Integration Specialist and Former Lecturer of Economics at the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College, Dr. Clarence Henry.

About Sir Arthur Lewis

Dr. Henry storied the extraordinary legacy of Sir William Arthur Lewis, whose groundbreaking contributions to economic thought and whose advocacy for education, inspired progress and prosperity, both in Saint Lucia and across the globe.

The Memorial Lecture

Under the theme: Economic Prosperity in the New Age, Dr. Henry, known for his work on Economic Integration among CARICOM and OECS States, delved into Sir Arthur’s views on development economics and key policy issues that are essential for sustaining happiness.

“For us to consume that which brings us satisfaction and happiness, we must produce. And for us to produce, we must have the capacity to do so. Lewis once argued that capacity to produce can be derived from anything and anywhere. We speak of access to natural and man-made resources, technology, and human capital. You’d be so surprised how significant location is to economic growth,” he said.

Dr. Henry posited that hard work and efforts to surpass the accomplishments of previous generations are essential to what is needed to attain Sir Arthur’s vision.

Conclusion

The annual Memorial Lecture serves as a reminder of Sir Arthur Lewis’s profound impact on economics and his legacy continues to inspire future generations. The lecture provides a platform for experts to discuss key policy issues and share insights on how to achieve economic prosperity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who delivered the Memorial Lecture? A: The lecture was delivered by Dr. Clarence Henry, Regional Integration Specialist and Former Lecturer of Economics at the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College.

Q: What was the theme of the lecture? A: The theme of the lecture was “Economic Prosperity in the New Age.”

Q: What is the significance of the Memorial Lecture? A: The Memorial Lecture serves as a tribute to Sir Arthur Lewis’s legacy and provides a platform for experts to discuss key policy issues and share insights on how to achieve economic prosperity.