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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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 37,620 | $2,700,000 | 1,496$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,171 | $15,000 | 11$ |
| Brazil | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 93,055 | $1,500,000 | 661$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 5,705 | $700,000 | 461$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 38,137 | 19 | $6,900 | 3$ |
| Totals | 6 | 290,589,464 | 138,570 | $4,921,900 | 2,632$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Switzerland:
Michael Pettis has long warned about the destructive potential of economic imbalances.
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Liechtenstein:
Michael Pettis wrote about the role of the U.S. dollar as a major safe currency.
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Brazil:
Michael Pettis stated that the new tariffs may alter trade flows but will not necessarily change the total U.S. trade deficit.
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Jamaica:
Michael Pettis, along with Matthew Klein, discusses the implications of the US's current account constraints.
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United Kingdom:
Michael Pettis noted that the US tariffs on Chinese goods did not change the net imports.
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United Kingdom:
Michael Pettis discussed the potential downsides of China's countermeasures against US tariffs.
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Switzerland:
Michael Pettis expresses concern about China's structurally weak domestic demand.
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Spain:
Michael Pettis co-authored a book that explores the conflicts of trade wars from a heterodox perspective.
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