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The globalization paradox : democracy and the future of the world economy
Title:
The globalization paradox : democracy and the future of the world economy
Author:
Rodrik, Dani
ISBN:
9780393071610
Edition:
1st ed.
Publication Information:
New York [etc.] : W. W. Norton & Co., 2011
Physical Description:
xxii, 346 p. ; 25 cm
General Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
Contents:
Recasting globalization's narrative -- Of markets and states: globalization in history's mirror -- The rise and fall of the first great globalization -- Why doesn't everyone get the case for free trade? -- Bretton Woods, GATT, and the WTO: trade in a politicized world -- Financial globalization follies -- The foxes and hedgehogs of finance -- Poor countries in a rich world -- Trade fundamentalism in the tropics -- The political trilemma of the world economy -- Is global governance feasible? Is it desirable? -- Designing capitalism -- A sane globalization -- A bedtime story for grown-ups.
Abstract:
Discusses how democracy and national self-determination cannot be pursued simultaneously with economic globalization and instead promotes customizable globalization with international rules to achieve balanced prosperity.
Subject:
Globalization -- Economic aspects
International economic integration
International economic relations
Summary:
Discusses how democracy and national self-determination cannot be pursued simultaneously with economic globalization and instead promotes customizable globalization with international rules to achieve balanced prosperity.