David Dollar

Always in our hearts.

I did not know him personally, but I was an avid listener to his podcasts as a non-economist. I admired his depth of knowledge, his intellectual approach, and his commitment to teaching economics to the broader public.

I will always remember David as a kind and generous human being, who made a huge difference in the world. He is the person I admired the most even when I disagreed with him. His interest in junior staff and mentoring them was so clear and inspiring. My deep sympathies to David´s family. RIP David.

I'm so sorry to hear this. I knew David in both high school and at Dartmouth. Many years later we reconnected through work when he was at the World Bank and I remember him joking, "yes, I'm the only Dollar in the bank." He was a great guy. My condolences to his family.

My heartfelt condolences to David´s family. I remember him vividly from the World Bank where he argued passionately for the need of economic growth and what he considered required policies. I am still sharing with my students his research he conducted 20 years ago. His voice and insights will be missed. Arntraud Hartmann

Dear Paige, my heartfelt condolences. I’m shocked and saddened by David’s passing, and so deeply sorry for your loss. Although not in frequent contact, I think of you and David often, my good teachers, and dear friends. I still have warm memory of that wonderful evening when visiting your family at your home in Beijing. My warmest thoughts are with you, Evan, and Isabel. Jingsi

Dear Paige, I echo Phil´s shock to read of David´s untimely passing. You and David made us feel so welcome when we ventured into the World Bank Beijing orbit in the cold of January 2007. David´s leadership of the office helped us, China neophytes, to learn the ropes and as a result we stayed 4 + years and were sad to leave. The two of you were a great team and I can only imagine your sorrow now that he is gone. I hope your memories will ease your pain in time. With love and respect....

From my perspective as a USAID economist/policy analyst, David had a huge impact on foreign aid policy, based on two propositions – the fundamental importance of recipient policies for aid effectiveness in promoting growth; and the fundamental importance of growth for poverty reduction. My recollection is that the first of those led pretty directly to the establishment and design of MCC -- a case of the right idea at a fortuitous time. The second added further support and justification...