Governing the global economy - Economic nationalism vs. Bretton Woods 2.0?
Plenary Session 2
Speakers:
- Tim Harcourt, Chief Economist, Austrade
- Peter Hartcher, International and Political Editor, Sydney Morning Herald
- Robert Lawrence, Professor of International Trade and Investment, Harvard University; former member US President's Council of Economic Advisors
Moderator:
- Ali Moore, ABC TV Lateline Business
Brief:
Perceived failures of the current world order have increased demands for a new international economic architecture to replace the Bretton Woods system created sixty years ago. Political and security frameworks are also being called into question, highlighting long-standing issues such as membership of the UN Security Council and the role of regional bodies such as APEC and the EU. The decline of the G7 and the emergence of the G20 raises further questions about the future of global governance. At home, protectionism is on the rise as struggling citizens demand jobs and good wages at any price.
Multimedia for this session:
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VIDEOS & INTERVIEWS
Renowned war correspondent Mark Danner reflects on the influence of US foreign policy on major conflicts around the world.
The Chinese military build-up need not be a threat to the US or Australia says the US Deputy Secretary of Defense, William Lynn.
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