Straight Talk on Trade

Ideas for a Sane World Economy

De: Dani Rodrik

Narrado por: Sean Runnette

In Straight Talk on Trade, Dani Rodrik, an early and outspoken critic of economic globalization taken too far, goes beyond the populist backlash and offers a more reasoned explanation for why our elites' and technocrats' obsession with hyper-globalization made it more difficult for nations to achieve legitimate economic and social objectives at home: economic prosperity, financial stability, and equity.

Rodrik takes globalization's cheerleaders to task, not for emphasizing economics over other values, but for practicing bad economics and ignoring the discipline's own nuances that should have called for caution. He makes a case for a pluralist world economy where nation-states retain sufficient autonomy to fashion their own social contracts and develop economic strategies tailored to their needs. Rather than calling for closed borders or defending protectionists, Rodrik shows how we can restore a sensible balance between national and global governance.

Ranging over the recent experiences of advanced countries, the eurozone, and developing nations, Rodrik charts a way forward with new ideas about how to reconcile today's inequitable economic and technological trends with liberal democracy and social inclusion.

©2018 Dani Rodrik (P)2018 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books

Must Read for all interested in the trilemma

This book was an amazing and contemporary addition to Rodrick's series of books on trade.

Important story

Enjoyed it thoroughly. Thoughtprovoking and with a lit of wisdom in it. Recommend it to non-economists and economists alike.