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Trump’s Inauguration: UNSW Experts Available for Comment – Monday 20 January

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Several UNSW experts are available to comment on Trump’s Inauguration.  

General 

Professor Richard Holden is an economics expert, president of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia and a regular media commentator. He is available for general comment. Contact richard.holden@unsw.edu.au or 0409 446 296 

Finance and Tax 

Professor Peter Swan, School of Banking and Finance is available for comment. Prof. Swan can speak to: 

  • Economic impact of Trump’s policies on global markets 

  • U.S. tax reform under the Trump administration 

  • Financial market's reaction to Trump’s Inauguration 

  • The future of international trade under Trump’s policies 

Contact: peter.swan@unsw.edu.au or 0418 601 392. Please note, Peter is out of the country until Monday the 20th of January.  

Associate Professor Mark Humphery-Jenner, School of Banking and Finance is available for comment. A/Prof Humphery-Jenner can speak on the proposed tax cuts and potential impact on tariffs. Contact: m.humpheryjenner@unsw.edu.au or 0412 465 340. 

International Relations 

Associate Professor Will Clapton, International Relations, School of Social Sciences, is available for comment. He can comment on the Trump Inauguration and US International Relations broadly, including Greenland, Russia-Ukraine and Elon Musk. Note: unavailable Tuesday 21st January. Contact: b.knight@unsw.edu.au or +61 9065 4915 

 

 


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