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WashU Expert: Assessing geopolitical, economic risks ahead
At least in the short term the U.S. invasion of Venezuela and capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife curiously has had little effect on the stock market. Timm Betz, an associate professor of political science, said the markets have largely shrugged off the geopolitical shock, in part, because Venezuela has little impact on the global economy.
Completing my PhD at WashU was one of the best things that ever happened to me, both professionally and personally. Mostly, it was about the people—the colleagues and faculty who supported me—and the environment that helped me discover and shape my identity as a researcher.
― Michelle Torres Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, UCLA