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.
One of WorldOregon's favorite events of the year is the annual Great Decisions series —the oldest, largest grassroots, people-powered, foreign policy series in the country, which had its start here in Portland in 1953. The series features eight hard-hitting topics selected by the Foreign Policy Association and across the region people organize discussion groups and attend our 8-week conversation series.
As in previous years, this year's series features some very critical issues that are "ripped from the headlines," as they say, topics that are front-and-center for how the U.S. is and will continue to be engaging on the world stage.
Also note: due to the pandemic and programs being all-online, we will not be selling Great Decisions books but they may be purchased from the Foreign Policy Association here.
- Series tickets for members: $30
- Individual Events: $5 members; $10 general
Not a current member? Renew or join and get a member-series pass for Great Decisions (and save $10!).
NEW THIS YEAR:
Discussing the Decisions
Join us for bonus discussion sessions, facilitated by WorldOregon and graduate students in the Global Leadership and Management specialization in the Masters of Public Administration program at Portland State University and participate in a deeper dive into the some of the key topics from this year’s series. These discussions are conducted online, registration required.
