Gordon Hanson

Gordon Hanson, a Harvard Kennedy School economist, discusses the chaotic impacts of President Trump’s tariffs on the economy, highlighting concerns about manufacturing and trade relationships. Mark Blyth, a Brown University professor, delves into the rhetoric of short-term pain for long-term gain while unpacking the complexities of current economic policies. They also explore the intersection of health initiatives and food regulation policy, bringing attention to the challenges of ensuring food safety and the implications of RFK Jr.'s proposals.

Gordon Hanson, a Harvard expert on labor markets and globalization, dives into America’s longstanding obsession with manufacturing. He discusses how manufacturing jobs have historically paid well for non-college workers and the regional inequalities stemming from factory closures. Hanson explores the debate on whether deindustrialization results from globalization or automation, and highlights the potential of non-manufacturing sectors like construction and healthcare to create good jobs. He also advocates for targeted local policies over tariffs for economic revitalization.

Gordon Hanson, a Harvard professor, discusses US-China trade war, immigration, and elections. Topics include China's rise, WTO entry effects, Japan vs. Asia Tigers, US regional job loss, impact of tariffs, immigration's economic effects, and energy transition policies under Biden administration.