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Stefan Selig

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  1. Milken Institute54 min

    Globalization: Path to Prosperity or Race to the Bottom?

    Staci Warden, Victoria Espinel, Tony Fratto, Francisco González Díaz, Clark Roberts, Stefan Selig

    Panelists analyzed the economic and political complexities of globalization, highlighting how the Trans-Pacific Partnership addresses modern digital flows while contrasting steady public support for trade with the acute, localized disruptions that drive populist sentiment. Evidence showed that economies integrated into global value chains outperformed protectionist ones, yet the discussion emphasized the urgent need to expand worker retraining programs and shift the policy narrative to explain the benefits of an open economy to younger generations. Ultimately, the dialogue argued that maintaining international connectivity is essential for addressing cross-border threats and sustaining future economic growth despite the challenges of the 2016 political landscape.

  2. Milken Institute1h 5m

    Is the Pacific Future Happening Now?

    Kevin, David Dreyer, Asha Kumar Mipuri, Dominic Ng, Stefan Selig

    A panel of global economists and policymakers outlined the Trans-Pacific Partnership as a strategic mechanism to secure a future where 12 nations control 40% of global GDP and serve as a hub for 3.2 billion projected middle-class consumers by 2030. While discussions addressed significant hurdles such as Japan's agricultural protectionism, U.S. Congressional approval of Trade Promotion Authority, and geopolitical tensions regarding China's exclusion or eventual inclusion, proponents argue the agreement is essential to establish high trade standards and ensure regional stability. Ultimately, the event emphasized that successfully concluding the TPP is a critical prerequisite for fostering deeper economic integration across the Pacific Rim and setting a precedent for global trade governance.