Purdue economist available to discuss Great Britain’s vote to exit EU

Friday, June 24, 2016

Jerry Lynch, professor of economics in Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management, is an expert in monetary theory and policy, macroeconomics, and international trade and finance. He can talk about the economic implications of Great Britain’s vote on Thursday (June 23) to withdraw from the European Union.

Lynch has prepared a video interview that explains what led to the so-called “Brexit” movement and how it will impact both the stock market and trade agreements. The video interview is available at: https://youtu.be/Q8VLpaSTYhg

Possible topics Lynch can discuss include:

* The impact the exit will have on Great Britain’s economy

* Possible impact to the world economy 

* Trade pact negotiations with the European Union and international community

* The political sentiment behind the exit

* Business and environmental regulations connected to the exit

Lynch is a highly decorated teacher and previously served as interim dean for the Krannert School of Management. He was voted by master’s students as the recipient of the Salgo-Noren Award as outstanding instructor in 2009-10, the fifth time he has received the honor. He is a Fellow of the Teaching Academy at Purdue, and was listed in 1994 by Business Week a one of the 12 best teachers nationally in schools of business. A military veteran, Lynch has taught in a master's program on Air Force bases in Germany and Crete, and he was a visiting professor at universities in England, Finland, and France.

CONTACT: Jerry Lynch, 765-494-4388, lynch@purdue.edu  

News Service contact: John Hughey, 765-494-2432, hugheyj@purdue.edu