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Grave New World

The End of Globalization, the Return of History

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Grave New World

By: Stephen D. King
Narrated by: Shaun Grindell
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Globalization, long considered the best route to economic prosperity, is not inevitable. An approach built on the principles of free trade and, since the 1980s, open capital markets is beginning to fracture. With disappointing growth rates across the Western world, nations are no longer willing to sacrifice national interests for global growth, nor are their leaders able - or willing - to sell the idea of pursuing a global agenda of prosperity to their citizens.

Combining historical analysis with current affairs, economist Stephen D. King provides a provocative and engaging account of why globalization is being rejected, what a world ruled by rival states with conflicting aims might look like, and how the pursuit of nationalist agendas could result in a race to the bottom. King argues that a rejection of globalization and a return to "autarky" will risk economic and political conflict, and he uses lessons from history to gauge how best to avoid the worst possible outcomes.

©2017 Stephen D. King (P)2017 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books 21st Century Economic History Economics Forecasting & Strategic Planning International Management & Leadership Modern Political Science Politics & Government World Capitalism Socialism Business Africa Latin American Taxation Imperialism China Self-Determination War Soviet Union Economic Inequality Iran Russia Banking Refugee Middle Ages US Economy United Kingdom Capital Market Middle East Economic disparity Interwar Period
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written a couple of years ago but describes the world we live in now quite well

very clever

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A great perspective on how the wheels are coming off the present economic model's wagan.

Do you hear something squeaking?.

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nicely documented, with a lot of interesting deductions, taking you through the modern economical past of, mainly, western countries. great book.

excellent

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