Research Events
Global Perspectives with Marvin E. Odum and Robert S. Kaplan
In a special edition of Global Perspectives, presented in partnership with local PBS affiliate KERA and moderated by KERA's Krys Boyd, City of Houston's COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Czar Marvin E. Odum, and Dallas Fed President Robert S. Kaplan discuss economic and state issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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About The Speakers
Marvin E. Odum is the City of Houston's COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Czar and former Chairman and President of Shell Oil Company.
Robert S. Kaplan is president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
Krys Boyd is host and managing editor of KERA’s Think program.
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