COVID-19: Economic Implications for Japan & the United States

April 29, 2020 - April 29, 2020
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LIVE WEBINAR

Wednesday, April 29, 10–11 AM EDT

The ongoing spread of the novel coronavirus has become one of the biggest threats to the global economy. The pandemic has brought most of the world’s advanced economies to a near standstill, with governments and businesses entering uncharted territory and responding to the outbreak in unprecedented ways. What are the economic implications of the pandemic for Japan and the United States? How much impact has it had so far? Are we headed for a global recession? How quickly can the economies bounce back from the coronavirus? In this webinar, the speakers provide their expert perspectives on the evolving situation and economic implications for Japan and the United States.

Speakers:
Glenn Hubbard, Dean Emeritus; Russell L. Carson Professor of Finance and Economics, Columbia Business School
Takeshi Komoto, Minister, Embassy of Japan in the United States of America
Keiko Tashiro, Deputy President / Member of the Board, Daiwa Securities Group Inc.

Moderator:
Yumiko Shimabukuro, Director, Urban and Social Policy Program, School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University

Agenda:

10–11 AMDiscussion and Q&A

Admission:
This is a free event. You must register for the webinar to receive the login details. Registrants will receive a link to access the live webinar one day before the event.

If you have questions about the event, please contact the Columbia Business School’s Center on Japanese Economy and Business at [email protected].

Co-organized by the Center on Japanese Economy and Business at Columbia Business School & APEC Study Center at Columbia University.

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  • Apr 29, 2020 at 10:00 am