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From salt, spices, and gold to currencies, minerals, and intellectual property, trade has been an essential building block to economic growth for centuries. "The Beauty of Trade" brings together experts from finance, marketing, supply chain, and accounting to explore the multifaceted value of trade — both across borders and within regional economies. In an increasingly globalized, yet highly polarized world, this panel aims to illuminate the beauty and complexity of trade in our modern world — not just as an economic imperative, but as a dynamic force shaping how we live, work, and grow.
This panel will delve into the core mechanisms that drive trade and highlight its role in influencing economic development, innovation, and competition. From a financial perspective, panelists will discuss how trade influences capital flows, risk management, and investment decisions. Marketing professionals will examine how access to global and regional markets reshapes consumer behavior and brand strategies. Supply chain experts will provide insights into how trade impacts costs, lead times, and sourcing decisions. Accounting perspectives will underscore the importance of trade in tax strategies and regulatory compliance. The discussion will interweave these core business perspectives with an exploration of how external forces—such as climate-related events and policy transformations—shape and challenge the trade landscape.
Panelists:
- Anoop Rai, Professor, Department of Finance
- Kaushik Sengupta, Professor, Department of Management and Entrepreneurship
- Yong Zhang, Professor, Department of Marketing, International Business and Legal Studies
Moderator: Kathleen Bakarich, Associate Professor, Department of Accounting
Part of Hofstra University's 2025 Presidential Symposium: The Beauty of...
Learn more at https://www.hofstra.edu/ps25
From salt, spices, and gold to currencies, minerals, and intellectual property, trade has been an essential building block to economic growth for centuries. "The Beauty of Trade" brings together experts from finance, marketing, supply chain, and accounting to explore the multifaceted value of trade — both across borders and within regional economies. In an increasingly globalized, yet highly polarized world, this panel aims to illuminate the beauty and complexity of trade in our modern world — not just as an economic imperative, but as a dynamic force shaping how we live, work, and grow.
This panel will delve into the core mechanisms that drive trade and highlight its role in influencing economic development, innovation, and competition. From a financial perspective, panelists will discuss how trade influences capital flows, risk management, and investment decisions. Marketing professionals will examine how access to global and regional markets reshapes consumer behavior and brand strategies. Supply chain experts will provide insights into how trade impacts costs, lead times, and sourcing decisions. Accounting perspectives will underscore the importance of trade in tax strategies and regulatory compliance. The discussion will interweave these core business perspectives with an exploration of how external forces—such as climate-related events and policy transformations—shape and challenge the trade landscape.
Panelists:
- Anoop Rai, Professor, Department of Finance
- Kaushik Sengupta, Professor, Department of Management and Entrepreneurship
- Yong Zhang, Professor, Department of Marketing, International Business and Legal Studies
Moderator: Kathleen Bakarich, Associate Professor, Department of Accounting
Part of Hofstra University's 2025 Presidential Symposium: The Beauty of...
Learn more at https://www.hofstra.edu/ps25
