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Upcoming Events

Trade War 2.0? The 2024 Election and the Global Economy

Hybrid EVENT

Economists Heidi Crebo-Rediker and Diane Swonk discuss how the outcome of the 2024 election could impact the economy, both in the US and globally. 

A Union Pacific Railroad locomotive with a logo that reads "BUILDING AMERICA" and an American flag on its side.
Rogelio V. Solis / AP
Sep
12

Past Events

Unlocking India's Economic Potential: A Conversation with Raghuram Rajan

PAST EVENT VIDEO

The University of Chicago professor and former governor of the Reserve Bank of India discusses how India can navigate economic challenges to secure a more prosperous and sustainable future. 

The University of Chicago professor, Olga Bitel, and former governor of the Reserve Bank of India, Raghuram Rajan, discusses how India can navigate economic challenges to secure a more prosperous and sustainable future on stage at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.
Ana Miyares Photography

Redefining US-China Engagement with Congressman Krishnamoorthi

PAST EVENT VIDEO

A discussion on how the United States could navigate the next decade of economic and technological competition with China.

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and Craig Kafura, Director of Public Opinion and Foreign Policy at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs on stage at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.
Ana Miyares Photography

Commentary & Analysis

Americans of all Races Support International Trade

BLOG
Running Numbers by Coauthors

Majorities across racial and ethnic groups say international trade benefits consumers, job creation, and the domestic economy.

 Cosco Shipping container ship passes the Golden Gate Bridge
Eric Risberg / AP
Public Opinion

Recruiting corporate Chicago to join the fight against climate change

BLOG
ChicagoGlobal by H. Lee Murphy

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, just opened a Chicago branch. We talk with its new head, Holly Crilly, to find out what's next.

The Chicago skyline behind train tracks
Aric Cheng
Global Economy

Research

Americans Say US Has Not Gone Far Enough on China Trade Issues

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura

The public generally does not see current US trade policies toward China as benefiting Americans.

a jockey truck passes a stack of 40-foot China Shipping containers at the Port of Savannah
AP Photos
US Foreign Policy

The Emerging Geopolitics of Infrastructure Competition

RESEARCH
Working Paper by Simon Curtis

The success of ambitious states will be determined by their ability to shape global infrastructures and the cities they connect around the world.

Belt and Road High Speed Rail
AP Photos
Global Cities

Experts

Michael H. Moskow 

Vice Chair and Distinguished Fellow, Global Economy
Council expert Michael H. Moskow