On Monday, April 10, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York hosted a hybrid event exploring how investments in children’s growth and development can save society money and lead to better health and economic outcomes. David Erickson of the New York Fed discussed his new book, "The Fifth Freedom: Guaranteeing an Opportunity-Rich Childhood for All." Speakers discussed how good schools, well-funded libraries, safe streets, and quality healthcare can pay long-term social dividends.
April 10, 2023
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm EDT
Join us from 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm for networking before the program begins at 4:30 pm.
Reception to follow.
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Auditorium
33 Liberty Street
New York, NY
(Hybrid event)
This hybrid event was open to the public.
This event was open to the media. All remarks were on the record and the event was recorded, with the recording to be made available afterwards. For media inquiries, please contact Ellen Simon at Ellen.Simon@ny.frb.org.
Agenda
4:00pm-4:30pm | Doors Open and Networking |
4:30pm-4:35pm | Welcome Remarks David Erickson, Head of Outreach & Education, Federal Reserve Bank of New York |
4:35pm-4:55pm | Book Discussion David Erickson, Head of Outreach & Education, Federal Reserve Bank of New York |
4:55pm-5:15pm | Panel Discussion Moderator: David Erickson, Head of Outreach & Education, Federal Reserve Bank of New York Clara Miller, former CEO of the F.B. Heron Foundation Andrea Levere, former President of Prosperity Now Otho Kerr, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Community Impact Investing, Federal Reserve Bank of New York |
5:15pm-5:25pm | Q&A |
5:25pm-5:30pm | Closing Remarks |
This event, originally scheduled for March 23, 2023, was postponed due to illness.