Stephen Roach, a leading voice on the economic codependency between the US and China, discussed how the countries' relationship impacts the world and what could resolve our economic standoff.
MIT economics professor Abhijit Banerjee joined the Council to argue that traditional Western-centric thinking has failed to benefit the average worker and consumer in an ever more globalized world.
Jan Hatzius, chief economist at Goldman Sachs, gave an inside look at the current economic situation we face in the US as well as the future of our broader global economy.
The Economist's Zanny Minton Beddoes explained the obstacles to a "no deal" departure, and what Brexit would mean for the UK, the EU, and the wider global economy.
MIT economists Jonathan Gruber and Simon Johnson joined the Council to discuss how the US can recreate an economy where the benefits of growth are shared more widely.
Trade experts Phil Levy and Derek Scissors joined the Council to discuss the state of trade relations between the United States and China and the implications for the global economy.
Raghuram Rajan, former Governor, Bank of India, examined whether a shift to strengthening and empowering local communities could be the answer to growing economic disparity and political unrest.
Mary Kay Devine, Emily Green, Lindsey Stanberry, and Jessica Droste Yagan joined the Council for a panel discussion to consider what role gender inequality plays in money and finance.
