The international economic system has reached a major turning point. Challenges include the rise of China, U.S. ambivalence about its role on the global stage, and Trumpian trade policy disruptions. What comes next, and what are the potential consequences?
This episode is part 2 of a two-part episode with Maurice Obstfeld, former Chief Economist of the IMF and a leading international economist. Watch Part 1: https://youtu.be/hYPN8ehUO_4
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