

20 - Douglas Irwin on Free Trade, the Gold Standard, and American Economic History
Aug 22, 2016
Economics professor Douglas Irwin discusses free trade, US trade history, and the gold standard. They explore the impact of import shocks from China, the benefits of trade policies, and France's role in the Great Depression.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Doug's Journey into Trade Economics and US Trade Policy History
01:42 • 2min
The Debate on Free Trade and its Impact on Individuals
03:17 • 16min
Analyzing the Impact of Import Shocks from China on the US Economy
19:01 • 10min
Challenges and Benefits of Trade Policies
29:15 • 16min
Analysis of US Economic Development and Trade Policies
45:12 • 2min
France's Gold Holdings and the Impact on the Great Depression
47:31 • 10min