Pol Antràs: Navigating international trade in a new era

Pol Antràs is a world-renowned economist, widely recognised for his work on international trade. Since 2015, he has been the Robert G. Ory Professor of Economics at Harvard University.

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Pol Antràs, the Robert G. Ory Professor of Economics at Harvard University

Pol Antràs belongs to a new generation of trade researchers who highlight the importance of firm behaviour in understanding trade patterns. His most recent work focuses on global value chains. In a 2024 paper, Antràs provides a broad overview of the current state of international trade research. His keynote address will also explore the implications for trade policy in this new era.