Yuriy Gorodnichenko
Professor of Economics at UC Berkeley. Provides expertise on the economic challenges of rebuilding Ukraine.
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Feb 25, 2026 • 21min
S9 Ep14: What’s next for Ukraine: Investment
Yuriy Gorodnichenko, a UC Berkeley macroeconomist focused on Ukraine's growth, and Maurice Obstfeld, a former IMF chief now at Berkeley, debate rebuilding strategy. They outline a $40B a year investment plan, argue for deep debt restructuring or forgiveness, and discuss directing funds into productive FDI, institutional safeguards, and using frozen Russian assets as financing.
Jul 17, 2025 • 56min
Amid War, Bay Area Architects Aid Reconstruction in Ukrainian Town
In this insightful discussion, Yuriy Gorodnichenko, a UC Berkeley economics professor, unpacks the staggering costs of rebuilding Ukraine, estimated up to $1 trillion. BBC Ukraine reporter Zhanna Bezpiatchuk shares compelling on-the-ground stories from war-torn Irpin. Margie O'Driscoll highlights innovative rebuilding efforts at the Center for Innovation, while architect Eugene Chumakov discusses designing the State Tax University for sustainability and accessibility. Together, they explore the resilience and hope emerging from a devastated landscape.
