Has Globalization Gone Too Far? [Paperback]

Dani Rodrik (Author)

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• Paperback: 108 pages
• Publisher: Institute for International Economics (March 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0881322415
• ISBN-13: 978-0881322415
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #344,719 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS ON THE TOPIC!, April 17, 2000

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This review is from: Has Globalization Gone Too Far? (Paperback)

Seldom can one find an economist whose sensitivity to political and social issues coexist in perfect harmony with a technically impecable background. Rodrik is one such rare creature. His book addresses the issue of globalization, defying economic theories and pointing straight to the problem: globalization engenders social instability, that in turn unables financial/economic stability to be sustained. Accoridng to Rodrik, unless attention is given to the "lossers" of this process, protectionism may strike back. Rodrik is successful in showing that globalization is NOT "the end of history", and should not be taken for granted.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Provides indepth analysis of the issues involved..., October 19, 2000

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"alps34" (Fremont, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Has Globalization Gone Too Far? (Paperback)

This is an excellent book that dwells in to the effects of globalization, related issues and potential solutions. It discusses social issues and policies within the context of globalization. It also dwells in to the issues related to labor standards and income distribution. Rodrik presents good solutions but they are debatable and not easy to implement.

I feel that Rodrik discusses solely from the perspectives of industrialized nations' interests. I would have liked him to explore more from the perspectives of under developed/developing nations'.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Top notch look at Gloablziation from a fresh perspective, May 30, 2011

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This review is from: Has Globalization Gone Too Far? (Paperback)

Dani Rodrik tackles the issue on the state of Globalization for the institute for international economics think tank with surprising insight and intellectual power. This is a great look from an economists prospective (graphs and data analysis included) on where globalization is today. This is not a tired rehashing of long discussed topics but a fresh take on where globalization is today. The book begins by looking at where the labor market is and assessing the consequences for unskilled labor and the elasticity of demand for workers as the curve flattens with increased globalization of the workforce. It is followed by tension in trade and domestic policy from child labor to fair trade and the strikes of workers as globalization increases. One of the more interesting chapters is the argument hat with the increase in globalization the demand for social insurance rose and with the diminishing tax base is now one of the cruxes that is poised to cause potential harm within the world economic order. Mobile capital has shifted tax bases and is putting strain on government budgets to meet the demands of its citizens. Overall an excellent addition to the issues on globalization and one that is not to be missed.