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U.S. International Economic Policies That Can Expand Strategic Options

In a fast-changing world, should the United States strengthen its links with the international economy or pull back? Howard Shatz, Senior Economist, RAND Corporation, and Ambassador Michael Froman, United States Trade Representative, explore this question at the book launch for Shatz's report, U.S. International Economic Strategy in a Turbulent World, which is the latest volume in the Strategic Rethink series. Ambassador Charles Ries, Vice President, International at RAND, moderates the discussion.

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Howard J. Shatz

Howard J. Shatz

Senior Economist, RAND Corporation

Ambassador Michael Froman

Ambassador Michael Froman

United States Trade Representative

Ambassador Charles Ries (Moderator)

Ambassador Charles Ries (Moderator)

Vice President, International, RAND Corporation

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