Michael Pettis
Michael Pettis is a prominent economist and professor of finance at Peking University, known for his expertise in international finance and trade. He has extensively analyzed the dynamics of global economic imbalances and the implications of trade policies. Pettis is recognized for his critical views on how trade wars, particularly in the context of the U.S.-China relationship, affect economic stability and social equity. His recent work highlights the class dimensions of trade conflicts, arguing that these disputes often reflect deeper societal issues rather than mere national interests.
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Michael Pettis discusses the inefficiencies of Chinese companies despite their competitiveness.
China gräbt dem Westen bei der Technologie das Wasser ab
Switzerland· 2026-02-08
Michael Pettis discusses the inevitability of someone like Trump in economic policy.
US-China-Ökonom Michael Pettis: "Jemand wie Trump war wohl unumgänglich" - Wirtschaftspolitik
Austria· 2025-09-20
Michael Pettis explains the relationship between savings and balance of payments imbalances.
Die Börsen lassen sich nicht stoppenSwitzerland· 2025-09-13
Michael Pettis is an economist based in Beijing who discusses the solar panel manufacturing sector in China.
Chinas Aktienmarkt im Hoch: Soll man noch einsteigen?Switzerland· 2025-09-06
Michael Pettis is an economist teaching in Beijing who advocates for a fundamental rethink in global trade.
Michael Pettis über Trump, China und Handelskriege: Keynes hatte rechtSwitzerland· 2025-07-31
Michael Pettis explained that tariffs are essentially a tax that consumers in the US will bear.
Finanzmärkte: Das Spekulationsfieber ist zurückSwitzerland· 2025-07-25
Michael Pettis is a professor of finance theory at the Guanghua School of Management at Peking University and a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
Die Rolle Europas in der neuen globalen HandelsordnungSwitzerland· 2025-05-15Michael Pettis is a professor of finance theory at the Guanghua School of Management at Peking University.
Die Rolle Europas in der neuen globalen HandelsordnungSwitzerland· 2025-05-15Michael Pettis is a researcher at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and has analyzed the implications of Trump's tariffs.
Oriente Occidente di Rampini | I dazi di Trump? Non fissiamoci, sono solo un sintomo. La globalizzazione era malata: indietro non si torna
Italy· 2025-04-27
Michael Pettis is a well-regarded economist whose views are influential among Trump's entourage.
Oriente Occidente di Rampini | Come sopravvivere ai dazi di Trump? Prima bisogna capirliItaly· 2025-04-19
Michael Pettis has long warned about the destructive potential of economic imbalances.
Fünf Warnsignale für den kommenden Sturm an der BörseSwitzerland· 2025-04-19
Michael Pettis wrote about the role of the U.S. dollar as a major safe currency.
Política de Trump abala credibilidade dos títulos americanos como o porto seguro do mundo
Liechtenstein· 2025-04-15
Michael Pettis stated that the new tariffs may alter trade flows but will not necessarily change the total U.S. trade deficit.
Obsessão de Trump por déficit comercial 'é totalmente tola'
Brazil· 2025-04-09
Michael Pettis, along with Matthew Klein, discusses the implications of the US's current account constraints.
Mark Blyth | Tariffs and the fate of the dollar | Business
Jamaica· 2025-04-06
Michael Pettis noted that the US tariffs on Chinese goods did not change the net imports.
‘Fundamentally wrong, brutal and paranoid’: how will the world respond to Donald Trump’s tariffs? | Tariffs
United Kingdom· 2025-04-05
Michael Pettis discussed the potential downsides of China's countermeasures against US tariffs.
China condemns ‘unilateral bullying’ as it calls on US to drop tariffs | Trump tariffsUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-03
Michael Pettis expresses concern about China's structurally weak domestic demand.
Wie nachhaltig ist Chinas Aktienrally?Switzerland· 2025-02-27
Michael Pettis co-authored a book that explores the conflicts of trade wars from a heterodox perspective.
Las guerras comerciales no son solo disputas entre países sino guerras de clase | Ideas
Spain· 2025-02-16
