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The Battle for the World Economy: The Fight to Shape Globalization

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By Dani Rodrik

The global economy is a complex and ever-changing system. It has brought us great wealth and prosperity, but it has also created new challenges and risks. In his new book, The Battle for the World Economy, Dani Rodrik argues that the global economy is not a natural phenomenon, but rather the result of policy choices made by governments and international institutions. These choices have often been made in the interests of the wealthy and powerful, and they have led to a widening gap between the rich and the poor.

The Commanding Heights: The Battle for the World Economy

by Daniel Yergin

4.3 out of 5

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Rodrik argues that we need to rethink the way we think about globalization. We need to move beyond the simplistic view of globalization as either a force for good or a force for evil. Instead, we need to recognize that globalization is a tool that can be used for either good or evil. It is up to us to decide how we want to use it.

Rodrik offers a number of concrete proposals for how we can make globalization more just and sustainable. He calls for a global social safety net, a global minimum wage, and a global carbon tax. He also argues for a more democratic global financial system. These proposals are ambitious, but Rodrik argues that they are necessary to address the challenges of the 21st century.

The Battle for the World Economy is a timely and important book. It offers a clear-eyed assessment of the challenges and opportunities of globalization. It also provides a roadmap for how we can make globalization more just and sustainable.

Reviews

"Dani Rodrik is one of the world's leading economists, and The Battle for the World Economy is his most important book yet. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the challenges and opportunities of globalization." - Joseph Stiglitz, Nobel Laureate in Economics

"Rodrik has written a powerful and persuasive case for a more just and sustainable global economy. The Battle for the World Economy is a must-read for anyone who cares about the future of our planet." - Jeffrey Sachs, Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University

The Commanding Heights: The Battle for the World Economy

by Daniel Yergin

4.3 out of 5