It is a vital time in International Economics. Rob Feenstra and Alan Taylor are luminaries in the field, long-time teachers of the course, and authors of a leading text International Economics , 5th Edition. In this webinar, they addressed four key areas where the war in Ukraine and international economics intersect, including: Exchange Rates : Understanding the ruble crash and other forex market events after large political shocks. Trade sanctions: Implications of embargoes, MFN, and tariffs, and lessons from trade wars in history. Financial disruptions: The costs of default and the status of forex reserves in Russia and beyond. Migration : Effects of emigration from Ukraine and Russia on the European economy. Check out Rob Feenstra and Alan Taylor’s texts: International Trade 5e: https://www.macmillanlearning.com/college/us/product/International-Trade/p/1319218458   International Macroeconomics 5e: https://www.macmillanlearning.com/college/us/product/International-Macroeconomics/p/1319218423   International Economics 5e: https://www.macmillanlearning.com/college/us/product/International-Economics/p/1319218504       Access the recording today! WATCH THE RECORDING ... View more

In July 1981, the Federal Funds rate was 19.1%. In the subsequent four decades, the United States, along with much of the rest of the world, has seen a steady and seemingly inexorable march to zero. Even before the pandemic, interest rates were historically low. In this session, Greg Mankiw will look at the causes and effects of this long decline. He will discuss what does it mean for the nation’s fiscal policy and for your retirement planning.   Access the recording today! WATCH THE RECORDING ... View more