Asia in the Global Economy: Potential Growth & Looming Challenges

Evening Panel

Thursday, January 26, 6—8:30 PM

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Asia now boasts the fastest-growing and most promising economies in the world, and is a significant contributor to global growth. With the fate of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) remaining uncertain and China’s “One Belt, One Road” initiative emerging, the economic landscape is rapidly changing in Asia. Although Asia remains the main source of global economic growth, many obstacles are impeding stronger growth, from China’s economic slowdown to Japan battling economic stagnation. In this program, speakers provide their perspective on the current situation in Asia in the context of the global economy. The program addresses the Asian economies’ opportunities and vulnerabilities, and cooperation possibilities for the United States and Japan to boost economic growth.

Panelists:
Adam Posen, President, Peterson Institute for International Economics
Eisuke Sakakibara, Professor, Aoyama Gakuin University; President, Institute for Indian Economic Studies; former Japanese Vice Minister of Finance
Shang-Jin Wei, N.T. Wang Professor of Chinese Business and Economy, Professor of Finance and Economics, Columbia University’s Graduate School of Business and School of International and Public Affairs

Moderator:
Daniel Bases, U.S. Public Finance Editor, Thomson Reuters

Agenda
6–6:30 PM         Registration
6:30–8 PM         Panel Discussion and Q&A
8–8:30 PM         Reception

Admission:
Non-members: $20
Japan Society Corporate Members: Free, up to designated number of tickets; additional tickets $15
Japan Society Individual Members at Patron Circle level and above: $15
Academic and government: $15

Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Prepayment must be made with a credit card. All cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the event.

For more information, please contact the Business & Policy program at 212-715-1208 or email [email protected].