Students act as fund managers and allocate a $1 million virtual portfolio across 4 asset classes. Over 3 rounds, they experience policy shocks (e.g., tariffs, retaliation, currency shifts), and adjust their allocations accordingly. Returns are computed after each round, and performance is tracked.
Allocate your investment portfolio in each round (total must be 100% for each player)
The U.S. announces a 145% tariff on Chinese EVs, solar panels, and semiconductors. China retaliates with 125% tariffs on U.S. aircraft and agricultural products. Markets react sharply as global trade expectations collapse.
Investors lose confidence in U.S. policy stability after aggressive tariff escalation. The dollar weakens, and capital flows into international markets increase. European and emerging markets gain momentum as global investors seek alternatives.
The U.S. and China agree to a temporary 90-day tariff truce. Markets rally on optimism.