Tariffs on the Horizon: Nature, Extent, and Potential Economic Impact
The imposition of tariffs on imported goods is near the top of the policy agenda for the new presidential administration. How do tariffs work? How far-reaching are the administration's tariffs likely to be? Based on historical experience, what are the potential economic consequences of the newest round of tariffs? Join Dr. Ken Louie, director of the Economic Research Institute of Erie, to explore what's on the horizon when it comes to tariffs beyond the headlines.
*Online registration will close at 11:55 p.m. the day before the event. Tickets can be purchased the day of the event by calling or visiting the JES office by 1:00 p.m.
Location: Jefferson Educational Society - 3207 State St, Erie, PA 16508
Date/Time: Wednesday, April16, 7pm to 8:30pm
Admission: $10/person; $15 with guest
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Dr. Louie is Director of the Economic Research Institute of Erie (ERIE) and Associate Professor of Economics in the Black School of Business at Penn State Behrend. He received his B.A. in Economics from Northwestern University and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Economics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His areas of specialization are macroeconomics, international economics, the economics of labor markets, and the economy of China. As director of ERIE, Dr. Louie has provided analysis and commentary on issues related to the Erie economy for local and national news media.
