February 18: Industrial Policy 

The current discussion of industrial policy in the United States is not simply about whether or not to support specific companies or industries, but about trust or mistrust of the government and its ability to manage the economy and deal with a rising China. The upheaval in supply chains during the pandemic exposed weaknesses in the international economy. What policies can the United States implement to deal with trade and the economy?

Speaker: Sam Kaplan, Director, Center of Excellence for Global Trade and Supply Chain Management

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Great Decisions returns January 14—all virtual—and runs for eight consecutive weeks on Fridays at noon.  

This year’s series is a partnership with the Global Leadership and Management specialization in the Masters of Public Administration program at Portland State University.