Was Live Friday, Apr 17, 2026 | 11am PST
Guest Speakers
- Dr. William O. Beeman, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology, University of Minnesota
- Dr. Anil Deolalikar, Professor of Economics, UC Riverside, Founding Dean of the School of Public Policy at UCR
- Dr. Ryan Nunn, Director of Research, Budget Lab at Yale
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Overview
The US-Iran war has triggered a major economic shock, with oil prices surging and consumer goods disruptions rippling through global markets and supply chains, particularly for oil and goods that flow through the Strait of Hormuz. Consumers are facing much higher costs for fuel, transportation, food, and everyday goods, placing increasing pressure on households and businesses.
Speakers this week discuss options for re-opening the Strait and ending the US blockade; unpack how the war is driving warflation, and the economic uncertainty for consumers both in the US and around the world.
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