M-RCBG Senior Fellow-Led Study Group: Shira Greenberg
Tuesday, March 11 , 4:15-5:45 M-RCBG Conference Room: B-102
In this study group we will analyze key economic indicators in Israel over recent years, examining how the last war has influenced its economy and what we can learn about the relationship between war and economic dynamics.
This study group / discussion is open to all HUID holders. Registration is not necessary.
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Shira Greenberg is a leading economist and distinguished public servant. From 2019 to 2023, she served as Chief Economist and Director of State Revenues at Israel's Ministry of Finance, where she was recognized for her leadership and pivotal role in shaping Israel's economic policies and international economic relations. In this position, Shira played a crucial role in influencing economic policies, forecasting Israel's GDP growth, analyzing associated risks, promoting tax policy, and formulating state revenue projections. Her in-depth research as Chief Economist received broad public attention and influenced critical economic policy decisions. Her research covered various areas, including real estate, labor markets, finance, and high-tech industries, addressing key issues such as gender wage gaps and the economic impact of strategic infrastructure projects. Shira oversaw the Ministry's international economic ties and led the negotiation and signing of economic agreements under the historic ‘Abraham Accords,’ promoting regional cooperation. Moreover, Shira played a crucial role in shaping Israel’s economic response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout her tenure, Shira excelled as a leading figure in her field. She was recognized among Israel's 100 most influential people and 50 most influential women from 2020 to 2023, known for her professional expertise, substantial contributions to economic policy, and her exceptional courage and professional integrity in standing against attempts to undermine democratic principles. Prior to her role as Chief Economist, Shira accumulated ten years of experience in the Ministry’s Budget Department. As Deputy Director, she managed budget planning and economic reforms across diverse sectors, including industry, trade, communication, high-tech, and the labor force. She also supervised the education, health, water, and agriculture sectors in earlier positions. Throughout her career, Shira chaired and served on numerous high-level committees and boards. She was a founding board member of the distinguished Israel Innovation Authority from 2016 to 2019. She was Chair of the team established to assist self-employed individuals in pension and unemployment situations and Chair of the Compensation Fund for Road Accident Victims. Shira holds a Master’s Degree in Economics from Tel Aviv University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics and Economics from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. As an M-RCBG Senior Fellow, Shira focuses on tackling AI-induced labor market risks. Her faculty mentor is Dan Levy, Senior Lecturer in Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School. Email: shiragreenberg@hks.harvard.edu