Robert Ward, Editorial Director of The
Economist Intelligence Unit, highlights key issues that will affect the global
economy in 2018. In this March 9 address he touches on everything from global
growth, global order, Brexit, US President Donald Trump’s chances of staying in
office, as well as China, India and other emerging markets. Aptly titled “As
Good as it Gets?”, Ward’s presentation is as deep in substance as it is diverse
in the geographies covered. Xu Bin, Professor of Economics and Finance, Wu Jinglian
Chair in Economics, and Associate Dean (Research) at CEIBS follows, and
complements, Ward’s presentation. Prof. Xu provides highlights from his recent
research and original insights on geopolitical and economic analysis. The
session culminates in a Q&A session. Held at the Shanghai Campus of the
China Europe International Business School (CEIBS), the event was organised by
CEIBS Alumni International Chapter (CAIC), their first event since Chinese New
Year. The audience, some of whom joined from Africa and Europe via Facebook
live, included CEIBS MBA and GEMBA students, members of the CEIBS alumni
community, and CEIBS faculty.
