Overview
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Explore the intricate connections between financial shocks and political upheaval in this World Economic Forum panel discussion from Davos 2019. Gain insights from experts as they analyze historical patterns from the Great Depression to the 2008 financial crisis, examining how disruptions in financial systems impact domestic and international politics. Delve into topics such as the Bretton Woods system, rising inequality, global power shifts, and the emergence of China as a major economic player. Understand the challenges facing the current liberal order and the potential for a new international framework. Engage with thought-provoking questions about intellectual property, China's role in the global economy, and the future of US-China relations in this comprehensive exploration of the modern international political economy.
Syllabus
Intro
Bretton Woods
The 1970s
The 1990s
Rising Inequality
Global Power Shift
Historical Dimensions
The Roman Empire
The Great Empire
The New Order
A Framework
The Post Second World War
Chinas Rise
We Are In A Mess
Chinas Anomaly
New Order
Liberal Order
USChina
A manageable friction
Chinas capacity
Can China be accommodated
Questions
Softer Questions
Intellectual Property
Taught by
World Economic Forum