The Global Impact of the War in Ukraine (SPUR)

The consequences of the Russian invasion of Ukraine extend well beyond the devastation wrought by the Russians on the people, infrastructure, and economy of Ukraine. Global supply chains have been disrupted, particularly in the food and energy sectors, but in other areas as well. Economic conditions in the rest of Europe, as well as in the two warring nations, have been significantly affected. Some global alliances have been strengthened, others have been weakened, and new alliances have been created. We will examine the short-term and longer-term effects of these developments from both economic and geopolitical perspectives.

John Olienyk earned his Ph.D. in economics at Colorado State University. Subsequently, he served for 37 years as a faculty member there, first in the Department of Economics, then in the Department of Finance and Real Estate. His research in economics and international finance has been published in various academic journals, and he has served as a consultant for several multinational firms. He has also served as an expert witness in legal proceedings, specializing in matters involving international finance and investments. John also has substantial international experience. He taught in MBA programs in France and Russia and participated in a faculty exchange program involving universities in Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Serbia, and Russia.

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