Many of our speakers are not only outstanding keynote speakers, but also brilliant authors who enrich current debates and provide food for thought with their publications.
Two of them are: Prof. Gabriel Felbermayr and Dr. Martin Braml are two of the most prominent economists in the German-speaking world. They are also sought-after speakers at events on economics, globalisation and trade policy.
‘Free trade is finished’: a wake-up call for the global economy.
In their latest book, Free Trade Is Finished: How the New World (Dis)Order Is Threatening Our Prosperity, Felbermayr and Braml analyse the tectonic shifts in the global economy. With clear language, sound analysis and impressive depth, they demonstrate the implications of the growing shift away from free trade for export-oriented countries such as Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
At a time when supply chains are faltering, geopolitical blocs are decoupling from one another, and economic protectionism is gaining ground, Felbermayr and Braml offer more than just an overview. Their book is a fact-based appeal to business, politics and society, and at the same time an invitation to discuss sustainable trade policy.
Why this book and these speakers are important now:
- Global crises as a stress test for open economies: Pandemics, war and protectionism reveal the vulnerability of globalised trade.
- The end of free trade? The US and China are decoupling their economic systems – Europe is struggling with new rules, but without new agreements.
- Prosperity at risk: Medium-sized, export-oriented countries in particular are under pressure – with noticeable consequences for employment and growth.
- Strategies for the future: Felbermayr and Braml provide well-founded perspectives on how trade policy can be shaped in a multipolar world.
Whether on stage or as authors: Gabriel Felbermayr and Martin Braml combine scientific excellence with clear communication, making complex economic relationships accessible to every audience.
👉 Required reading for anyone who wants to understand how global economic policy affects our everyday lives and what is at stake now.
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