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Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh's Research on Tennessee's Data Center Bet

Date Published
November 1, 2026
Section
In the Media
Areas of Expertise
AI & Transformative Tech Business & Society Real Estate
From:
CBS In the News

In a Tennessean investigation into the Tennessee Valley Authority's planned power expansion for data centers, and who pays if the AI boom busts, the story cites research by Columbia Business School professor Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh. He estimates U.S. AI infrastructure spending could reach about $9 trillion to $10 trillion by 2032, with more of it financed through debt, leases, and private credit.

Mentioned Faculty

Photo of Professor Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh

Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh

Earle W. Kazis and Benjamin Schore Professor of Real Estate
Finance Division
Co-Director
Paul Milstein Center for Real Estate
Mentioned On
The Tennessean
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