# 2024 David K. Backus Memorial Lecture

**Date**: Friday, April 5, 2024
**Location**: NYU Stern

On Friday, April 5, NYU Stern's [Center for Global Economy and Business](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/centers-of-research/global-economy-business) hosted the 2024 David K. Backus Memorial Lecture with guest Laura Veldkamp, Cooperman Professor of Finance and Economics at Columbia University.

For more information, please visit the Center’s [website](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/centers-of-research/global-economy-business/events/david-backus-memorial-conference).

Research Center Events

— 4/5/2024

![Laura Veldkamp headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/480w/public/2024-03/laura_veldkamp.jpeg?itok=b3YmZkFG)