On Saturday, October 31 MIEC presents its second lecture in the series “The World Economy in Transition” with political economist resenter Paul Bowles.
The world economy has been evolving for a long time. This talk will briefly review how, and then discuss five key features of the contemporary world economy, focusing on if and how they are being reframed or upended by US policy. The talk will conclude with some observations on the future of the world economy in light of U.S.-China geoeconomic rivalry.
Presenter: Paul Bowles is Professor Emeritus at the University of Northern British Columbia. He received his PhD from the London School of Economics and taught at universities in the UK and US before moving to Canada. He has published widely on the topics of globalization, development, and the political economy of China. He has presented to the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs on China’s economy and recently held the Fulbright Canada Research Chair at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He can now be found kayaking in the waters around Nanaimo, strolling on its soccer fields, and taking the dogs for a walk.
Price: $10.00 GST included
Payment Method: $10.00 cash at the door or register online: https://eldercollege.org/saturday-speaker-series
Schedule: On Saturday, October 31, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Nanoose Place Community Centre: 2925 Northwest Bay Road, Nanoose Bay, BC, V9P 9E6