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Film, Video How in the World to Understand our Global Economy with Ian Kumekawa and Patrick McGee

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Title

  • How in the World to Understand our Global Economy with Ian Kumekawa and Patrick McGee

Summary

  • What do your smartphone and a Swedish barge have in common? Although they may seem unassuming, both embody the hidden stories of our global economy. Join historian Ian Kumekawa, “Empty Vessel” and reporter Patrick McGee, “Apple in China” for a conversation about the sudden rise and invisible costs of globalization — and where the global economy is sailing next. Moderated by Ken Biberaj. Sponsor: General Motors.

Event Date

  • Saturday, September 6, 2025

Running Time

  • 59 minutes, 42 seconds

Online Format

  • image
  • online text
  • video

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How in the World to Understand our Global Economy with Ian Kumekawa and Patrick McGee. 2025. Video. https://aj.sunback.homes/item/video-11044/.

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(2025) How in the World to Understand our Global Economy with Ian Kumekawa and Patrick McGee. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://aj.sunback.homes/item/video-11044/.

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How in the World to Understand our Global Economy with Ian Kumekawa and Patrick McGee. 2025. Video. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, <aj.sunback.homes/item/video-11044/>.