The Becker Friedman Institute for Economics at the University of Chicago and the Insper Learning Institute hosted a series of public events and networking receptions featuring keynotes from two University of Chicago economists, Nobel Laureate Lars Peter Hansen and Leonardo Bursztyn. Professors Hansen and Bursztyn presented exciting new research on issues relating to the Brazilian economy, and to Latin America.
Keynote Speakers
 Leonardo Bursztyn, Saieh Family Professor, the Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics; Co-Director of BFI Political Economics InitiativeView Bio |
 Lars Peter Hansen, David Rockefeller Distinguished Service Professor in Economics, Statistics, Booth School of Business & The College, University of ChicagoView Bio |
PHOTOS
Agenda
Thursday, October 23, 2025
4:30 pm–5:45 pm
Registration and Networking Reception
5:45pm–6:00pm
Opening Remarks
Emanuele Colonnelli, University of Chicago
Benjamin Krause, Becker Friedman Institute
Sergio Giovanetti Lazzarini, Insper
6:00pm–7:15 pm
Keynote: Responding to Climate change Uncertainty: Implications for Investment in New Technologies and in Reforestation
Lars Peter Hansen, University of Chicago
7:15 pm–7:45 pm
Networking Reception
Friday, October 24, 2025
2:30 pm–3:00 pm
Registration and Networking Reception
3:00 pm–4:15 pm
Keynote by Leonardo Bursztyn: The Social Media Trap
Leonardo Bursztyn, University of Chicago
4:15 pm–4:30 pm
Closing Remarks
4:30 pm–6:30 pm
Networking Reception
Drinks and appetizers will be served