Four International Elections, Why is the U.S. Concerned?

Season 4, Episode 18: Welcome back to Keeping it Real with Dr. Kuehl. This week Dr. Kuehl focuses on international politics and what has been happening in the last week with all the international elections.

ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly economic update podcast. In Season 4, Episode 18 (8:27 in length), Dr. Kuehl talks to members about international politics and what implications it has on the U.S. economy.    

• Why were all four international elections a surprise to the U.S.?     
• The Mexico election, what is a “super majority” in the Mexican congress?      
• What is at the top of Mexico’s list and why is it a concern for the U.S.?      
• The Indian election, why are they in jeopardy?    
• How will India keep their coalition parties engaged?
• The South Africa election, what shifts are happening?      
• The European Parliament, why is Europe shifting to become the “populist right”?    
• Why do these elections become complicated from a business view?

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