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Rodrik's 1997 Warnings on Globalization Resonate Today

5/7/2025

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Dani Rodrik, a Harvard economist, sparked debate in 1997 with his book "Has Globalization Gone Too Far?", warning that unchecked free trade fuels social divides. Once overlooked, his insights resonate today as skepticism towards globalization surges, especially amid President Trump’s tariffs. Rodrik's foresight now challenges us to reconsider the impact of globalization on society.

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Dani Rodrik, a Harvard economist, sparked debate in 1997 with his book "Has Globalization Gone Too Far?", warning that unchecked free trade fuels social divides. Once overlooked, his insights resonate today as skepticism towards globalization surges, especially amid President Trump’s tariffs. Rodrik's foresight now challenges us to reconsider the impact of globalization on society.