Michael Pettis
Professor of Finance, Peking University
Michael Pettis is a leading expert on global finance and economic policy. His work focuses on financial markets and the global economy's structural imbalances.
Bitcoin / Crypto
Is Trade Protectionism Making Domestic Industries Stronger — or Just Making Everything More Expensive While Delaying an Inevitable Reckoning?Does trade protectionism actually save domestic industries — or just raise prices while delaying an inevitable reckoning? Michael Pettis, Stephen Moore, and Lisa Johnson debate whether tariffs are strategic protection or a costly gamble.
Global Business / Economy
Is the Global Dollar Dominance Era Ending — and What Does That Actually Mean for Your Personal Finances?The U.S. dollar has been the world's reserve currency for decades — but rising competition from China's yuan, digital currencies, and shifting geopolitical alliances are raising real questions about its future. Nouriel Roubini, Michael Pettis, and Catherine Mann debate whether dollar dominance is ending, and what that actually means for your savings and purchasing power.