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/// THE REICHMAN UNIVERSITY ANNUAL FORUM FOR FINANCIAL ECONOMICS
CAPITAL MARKETS IN TIMES OF WAR
On December 22nd, 2024, the MA program in Financial Economics hosted its 10th annual financial markets forum, focused on the economic impact of the “Swords of Iron” war. The event began with Prof. Zvi Eckstein’s presentation, in which he shared the findings and policy recommendations of the Aaron Institute for Economic Policy. This was followed by a macroeconomic analysis of war financing and long-term economic implications by Prof. Jesús Fernández-Villaverde of UPenn.
The presentations led into a dynamic panel discussion moderated by Prof. Dani Tsiddon, Founder and General Partner of Viola Fintech. Panelists included: Prof. Eugene Kandel, Chairman of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and founder of the RISE Israel Institute; Ms. Ronit Harel Ben-Zeev, CEO of S&P Ma’alot; and Mr. Ronen Nir, Managing Director at PSG Equity. The panel explored investment trends in Israel, addressing macroeconomic conditions, geopolitical risks, and the implications of recent government credit rating downgrades.
The evening concluded on an optimistic note, highlighting Israel’s innovative spirit and resilience as key drivers for navigating the challenges of war and embarking on a path to recovery.
