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U.S.-China relations during COVID-19: Finding a path forward

Oct 20, 2020 1:01:00

Mary Gallagher, Kenneth Lieberthal, Ann Chih Lin, and moderator Michael S. Barr discuss current relations between the United States and China and possible paths forward given COVID and the upcoming U.S. elections. October, 2020.

Richard Cordray: Watchdog

Apr 14, 2020 0:55:23

An online conversation between Richard Cordray and Dean Michael S. Barr on Cordray's distinguished career and his new book, Watchdog: How Protecting Consumers Can Save Our Families, Our Economy, and Our Democracy.

Adrienne Harris: The Promise of FinTech

Nov 25, 2019 0:22:00

FinTech Challenge Pitch Event - Featuring Prof. Adrienne Harris, Senior Research Fellow, Center on Finance, Law & Policy, on "The Promise of FinTech" 

Gene Sperling: Economic Dignity

Apr 15, 2019 1:30:34

Gene Sperling speaks on economic dignity and the three pillars that should define it - Michael Barr moderates.

Penny Pritzker: America's economic future

Mar 7, 2018 1:12:00

Penny Pritzker talks about America's economic future, policies to enable the future of work, inclusive growth, innovation, and mobility, in conversation with Ellen Hughes-Cromwick. March, 2018.

Economic Textbooks Show a World with Few Women

Feb 2, 2018 0:01:05

Betsey Stevenson, associate professor of public policy at the University of Michigan's Ford School, talks about a new study that examines gender bias in introductory economics textbooks.

Sue Dynarski on Reauthorizing the Higher Education Act

Jan 18, 2018 0:05:19

Professor Sue Dynarski testifies before House Subcommittee on Education and Labor on January 18th, 2018 on the topic titled “Reauthorizing the Higher Education Act: Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency.”

FinTech: Welcome and Reconvene (Day 2)

Nov 17, 2017 0:06:45

Martin A. Philbert, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Professor of Toxicology, University of Michigan. Learn more about the FinTech conference here.

FinTech Panel 4: Financial Inclusion (Day 2)

Nov 17, 2017 1:42:36

This panel will discuss whether and how FinTech can contribute to financial inclusion—expanding access to sustainable financial products and services for low- and moderate-income households in the United States and developing world.Sl

FinTech Panel 2: Market Innovations (Day 1)

Nov 16, 2017 1:21:18

This panel analyzes market innovations in high-frequency trading, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Panelists will explore market efficiency, fairness, investor protection, and systemic issues.