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Kenneth A. Reinert on International Trade, Basic Goods and Creating Capabilities

September 15, 2020 • The Economist's Society • Season 1 • Episode 5

Ever heard of the saying “Basic goods are basic rights”? Keen on learning the future of international trade? In this episode, deepen your understanding of multilateral trade agreements and discover a new way to measure human progress by listening to American public policy expert and international economist Professor Kenneth A. Reinert!

Professor Reinert discusses everything from the impact of the Trump administration on the WTO to the drivers and obstacles to economic growth. Further, he highlights how narrowing the agenda from the 169 SDGs to 10 Basic Development Goals can be a more effective way of creating capabilities. Last but not least, our esteemed guest shares motivational advice and supportive words for graduating students all across the world.