Topic：Why Trade is Always Good: A lifeline for all countries

Guest：Professor Jens Mueller

Time：11月2日（周三）下午15：00-17：00

Venue：ACC # 3 Lecture Hall（ACC#3会议室）

Host：Prof. Dennis Lee(李宝华副教授）

Language: English

Abstract：

Few relationships create such furor than trade agreements between countries. Whether a small group in Belgium tries to stop a trade agreement between Canada and the European Union, or whether both US Presidential candidates promise to 'kill' the 12-nation Transpacific Partnership Agreement: Trade Agreements inflame emotions and cause politicians to become deeply involved in matters of commerce among nations. While New Zealand is proud of having been the first country with a Free Trade agreement with China, other countries fear such agreements as intrusive and dangerous.

Yet, countries that participate actively in global trade flourish - and those who have high borders, decline in wealth and living standards. So, what is it that makes trade agreements successful?

This short symposium will discuss the origin and effect of trade agreements between nations, and make a strong point for a direct connection between growth of national wealth and the ability to both export and import with minimal hurdles.

Biography of Professor Jens Mueller

Jens Mueller teaches MBA and Executive MBA students in several countries, has authored/edited more than 7 books and was previously Chair/CEO of several multi-national firms. He currently sits on the Board of the $1 Billion New Zealand pharmaceutical buying agency, and Queen Elizabeth has made Dr Dr Jens Mueller a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

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2016-11-1