Has Globalization Gone Too Far?

Globalization is exposing social fissures between those with the education, skills, and mobility to flourish in an unfettered world market-the apparent winners-and those without. These apparent losers are increasingly anxious about their standards of living and their precarious place in an integrated world economy. The result is severe tension between the market and broad sectors of society, with governments caught in the middle. Compounding the very real problems that need to be...
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Globalization is exposing social fissures between those with the education, skills, and mobility to flourish in an unfettered world market-the apparent winners-and those without. These apparent losers are increasingly anxious about their standards of living and their precarious place in an integrated world economy. The result is severe tension between the market and broad sectors of society, with governments caught in the middle. Compounding the very real problems that need to be addressed by all involved, the kneejerk rhetoric of both sides threatens to crowd out rational debate. From the United States to Europe to Asia, positions are hardening. Author Dani Rodrik brings a clear and reasoned voice to these questions.Has Globalization Gone Too Far? takes an unblinking and objective look at the benefits-and risks-of international economic integration, and criticizes mainstream economists for downplaying its dangers.