Cato Event Podcast

From Cato University 2017: College of History and Philosophy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Republicans are pushing ahead with major tax reforms after they agreed to a framework of individual and corporate cuts in September. The plan would simplify the individual rate structure, reduce the top tax rate on small businesses, and double the standard deduction. It would also boost America’s competitiveness by cutting the corporate tax rate, changing the rules on foreign income, and allowing expensing of capital equipment. If the House and Senate agree on an overall budget plan in the coming weeks, it will pave the way for the first major tax overhaul in years.Join our panel of experts, who will discuss the economics and politics of tax reform as well as the policy alternatives facing legislators as a tax bill winds its way through Congress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is currently being renegotiated by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. On the campaign trail, President Donald Trump promised to get a better deal, or walk away entirely from NAFTA if necessary. Amidst the air of uncertainty surrounding the talks, a productive discussion surrounding the prospects and challenges to modernizing NAFTA has emerged. Though NAFTA was a cutting–edge trade deal in 1994, international trade has transformed significantly since then, most notably with the advent of the digital economy. This full–day conference explores both the politics and reality of the NAFTA negotiations, and puts forward ideas for what a modern NAFTA could look like. SESSION V: BREAKOUT SESSIONS In the Shadow of NAFTA: Dairy, Lumber, and BombardierEd Farrell, OFW LawDan Ikenson, Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies, Cato InstituteChris Sands, Johns Hopkins, School of Advanced International StudiesModerator: Colin Grabow, Trade Policy Analyst, Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies, Cato Institute Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is currently being renegotiated by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. On the campaign trail, President Donald Trump promised to get a better deal, or walk away entirely from NAFTA if necessary. Amidst the air of uncertainty surrounding the talks, a productive discussion surrounding the prospects and challenges to modernizing NAFTA has emerged. Though NAFTA was a cutting–edge trade deal in 1994, international trade has transformed significantly since then, most notably with the advent of the digital economy. This full–day conference explores both the politics and reality of the NAFTA negotiations, and puts forward ideas for what a modern NAFTA could look like. SESSION IV: HOW TO MODERNIZE NAFTAChristine Bliss, Coalition of Service IndustriesAmgad Shehata, UPSDavid Weller, GoogleModerator: Inu Manak, Visiting Scholar, Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies, Cato Institute Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is currently being renegotiated by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. On the campaign trail, President Donald Trump promised to get a better deal, or walk away entirely from NAFTA if necessary. Amidst the air of uncertainty surrounding the talks, a productive discussion surrounding the prospects and challenges to modernizing NAFTA has emerged. Though NAFTA was a cutting–edge trade deal in 1994, international trade has transformed significantly since then, most notably with the advent of the digital economy. This full–day conference explores both the politics and reality of the NAFTA negotiations, and puts forward ideas for what a modern NAFTA could look like. SESSION III: POLITICS & REALITYPhil Levy, Chicago Council on Foreign AffairsRicardo Ramirez, Appellate Body Member, World Trade OrganizationBill Reinsch, Stimson CenterModerator: Scott Lincicome, Adjunct Scholar, Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies, Cato Institute Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is currently being renegotiated by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. On the campaign trail, President Donald Trump promised to get a better deal, or walk away entirely from NAFTA if necessary. Amidst the air of uncertainty surrounding the talks, a productive discussion surrounding the prospects and challenges to modernizing NAFTA has emerged. Though NAFTA was a cutting–edge trade deal in 1994, international trade has transformed significantly since then, most notably with the advent of the digital economy. This full–day conference explores both the politics and reality of the NAFTA negotiations, and puts forward ideas for what a modern NAFTA could look like. SESSION II: THE DEBATE OVER NAFTAMarta Bengoa, City College of New YorkSteve Charnovitz, George Washington University Law SchoolDan Griswold, Mercatus CenterAlvaro Santos, Georgetown University Law CenterTodd Tucker, Roosevelt InstituteChristopher Wilson, Wilson CenterModerator: Dan Ikenson, Director, Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies, Cato Institute Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is currently being renegotiated by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. On the campaign trail, President Donald Trump promised to get a better deal, or walk away entirely from NAFTA if necessary. Amidst the air of uncertainty surrounding the talks, a productive discussion surrounding the prospects and challenges to modernizing NAFTA has emerged. Though NAFTA was a cutting–edge trade deal in 1994, international trade has transformed significantly since then, most notably with the advent of the digital economy. This full–day conference explores both the politics and reality of the NAFTA negotiations, and puts forward ideas for what a modern NAFTA could look like. WELCOMING REMARKSSimon Lester, Trade Policy Analyst, Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies, Cato InstituteSESSION I: NAFTA'S ORIGIN & PURPOSEJohn Weekes, Bennett JonesRufus Yerxa, National Foreign Trade CouncilRicardo Ramirez, Appellate Body Member, World Trade OrganizationModerator: Jim Bacchus, Former Chairman of the WTO Appellate Body Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Cato University 2017: College of History and Philosophy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the past decade and a half, the government of Venezuela received over $1 trillion in oil revenues, and yet the country is now suffering from a deep humanitarian crisis with its population struggling to feed itself. As a correspondent for Dow Jones and the Wall Street Journal, Raúl Gallegos witnessed first-hand how the mismanagement of oil riches during the rule of Hugo Chávez led to Venezuela's current misery. Gallegos will explain how mismanaged oil has created perverse incentives in the political system, the business community, and among ordinary Venezuelans. Gustavo Coronel will offer his insights on what should be the future of the oil sector in a democratic Venezuela. Please join us for a timely discussion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before the outbreak of World War I, government spending as a share of gross domestic product in the developed world averaged 13 percent and the role of public officials in the lives of the citizenry was restricted to a few core functions, including justice and national defense. At the dawn of the 21st century, average government spending among rich countries stood at 44 percent of gross domestic product and the scope of government had grown immensely. Please join us as our panel looks at the influence of the Bolshevik Revolution on intellectuals, policymakers, and the public debate in the West concerning the proper role of government and its subsequent growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.