Changed trade policy – Insights from research, politics and business

Geopolitical uncertainty and increased trade barriers have placed trade policy high on the political agenda. Tariffs and other trade barriers can create uncertainty in the global economy, disrupt global value chains, and lead to higher prices.

Participants

Dave Donaldson, Professor of Economics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Donaldson has extensive experience studying international trade and has for instance carried out research on market integration. Previously, Donaldson has been co-editor of renowned scientific journals and visiting professor at Stanford University and London School of Economics.

Benjamin Dousa (M), Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade

Heléne Mellquist, Chief Operating Officer, Latour

The seminar will be moderated by John Hassler, Professor of Economics at the Institute for International Economic Studies (IIES), Stockholm University.