Economics

"Good Derivatives: A Story of Financial and Environmental Innovation"

Richard Sandor

About the Program

Richard Sandor argues that while exotic financial products played a large role in the 2008 economic collapse, there are ways to harness the power of the financial products industry to benefit society.  He also talks about the creation of the Chicago Climate Exchange, which he spearheaded.  This event was hosted by the University of Chicago.   

About the Authors

Richard Sandor

Richard Sandor, known as the "father of financial futures," is the chairman and CEO of Environmental Financial Products LLC.  He is a professor of environmental finance at Peking University (China) and a lecturer in law at the University of Chicago Law School.   


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"Good Derivatives: A Story of Financial and Environmental Innovation"

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Past Airings

  • Sunday, July 15th at 12:15am (ET)
  • Sunday, June 17th at 4am (ET)
  • Sunday, June 10th at 7:15pm (ET)
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