Why globalization works / Martin Wolf.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wolf, Martin, 1946-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Globalization--Economic aspects.

Globalization.

International economic relations.

Physical Description:

xviii, 398 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

New Haven : Yale University Press, [2004]

Summary:

A highly distinguished international economist scrupulously explains how globalization works as a concept and how it operates in reality. Wolf confronts the charges against globalization, delivers a devastating critique of each, and offers a realistic scenario for economic internationalism in the future.

Contents:

Part I The Debate

Chapter 1 Enter the 'New Millennium Collectivists' 3

Chapter 2 What Liberal Globalization Means 13

Part II Why a Global Market Economy Makes Sense

Chapter 3 Markets, Democracy and Peace 24

Chapter 4 The 'Magic' of the Market 40

Chapter 5 Physician, Heal Thyself 58

Chapter 6 The Market Crosses Borders 77

Part III Why There Is Too Little Globalization

Chapter 7 Globalization in the Long Run 96

Chapter 8 Rise, Fall and Rise of a Liberal Global Economy 106

Part IV Why the Critics are Wrong

Chapter 9 Incensed about Inequality 138

Chapter 10 Traumatized by Trade 173

Chapter 11 Cowed by Corporations 220

Chapter 12 Sad about the State 249

Chapter 13 Fearful of Finance 278

Part V How to Make the World Better

Chapter 14 Today's Threats, Tomorrow's Promises 307.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [321]-380) and index.

ISBN:

0300102526

OCLC:

54046685