This panel discussion will explore the complex and interdependent nature of modern operations and supply chains creates new challenges for policymakers, who must consider the potential impacts of policy decisions on the flow of goods, services, and information within and across borders.
Shanti Gamper-Rabindran will discuss the major points from her new book, "America's Energy Gamble: People, Economy and Planet," which dissects the Trump administration's energy policy and how the country can return to an energy transition that benefits both the economy and the environment. How did the pro-fossil Trump…
Brandon J. Hall, Managing Director, is Co-Head of the Financial Markets Advisory (FMA) group at BlackRock.
The FMA group delivers a range of advisory services including capital markets, portfolio construction, sustainability, and data & analytics solutions to official sector and financial institution clients globally,…
Over the past two years, passage of successive infrastructure-related bills by the U.S. Congress - Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, Chips+, Infrastructure, Investment & Jobs Act, and Inflation Reduction Act - equals historic levels of investment by the federal government in transitioning to a clean energy economy and…
What are central bank digital currencies (CBDC) and will they revolutionize financial services? From the Nigerian eNaira to the Digital Rupee launched by the Reserve Bank of India, more than half the world's central banks are considering offering some form of digital currencies in the near future. What are the implications for…
India is in the middle of a historic energy transition. A big part of this is the expected reduction of coal in India's energy mix. Drawing on the economic and political history of the Indian coal industry over the last half century this talk will discuss some of the emerging trends in the industry, and discuss the possible…
As Lead Negotiator for the UK Presidency at COP26, the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Archie led the process that resulted in all 196 countries agreeing the 'Glasgow Climate Pact' and finalising the Paris Agreement Rulebook. He was the UK’s Lead Climate Negotiator for six years, including through the UNFCCC, EU, G7…
Education Research Section – Seminar Series – Spring 2023
Open to faculty, staff, and all students
Wednesdays – Hybrid Seminar – Noon-1pm
Seminar Zoom Link
In-person seminars - 165 Wallace Hall (lunch provided)