Uncertainty Shocks: Measuring the Implications for International Trade and Economic Growth

The COVID-19 pandemic, the United Kingdom’s Brexit journey, and the U.S.-China trade war have all contributed to greater uncertainty in international trade. How do we measure it? In the opening keynote for the Yeutter Institute webinar series “International Trade: Measuring and Managing Risk and Uncertainty”, Dr. Nicholas Bloom discusses the World Uncertainty Index he co-created and what it can tell us about uncertainty shocks affecting international trade and prospects for global economic growth. Featuring: Dr. Nicholas Bloom, Eberle Professor of Economics, Stanford University Moderator: Jill O’Donnell, Director, Yeutter Institute This webinar is part of a six-session series on “International Trade: Measuring and Managing Risk and Uncertainty,” hosted by the Yeutter Institute with support from the CME Group Foundation.