Tariffs, globalization, and democracy, with Harvard economist Dani Rodrik
Dani Rodrik has long argued against unfettered globalization and supports countries' use of industrial policy to pursue economic development.
The Harvard economist joins us to talk about the usefulness and limitations of trade tariffs, economic nationalism, and the impact of global economics on democracy.
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World Economic Forum Centre for Regions, Trade and Geopolitics: https://centres.weforum.org/centre-for-regions-trade-and-geopolitics/home
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