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An internationally renowned economist joins the bitter debate over globalization as he refutes critics to describe the potential social benefits of a properly governed form of globalization, including increased prosperity in underdeveloped nations, reduction in the child labor force, increased literacy, and promotion of the cause of women. 40,000 first printing.
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In the passionate debate that currently rages over globalization, critics have been heard blaming it for a host of ills afflicting poorer nations, everything from child labor to environmental degradation and cultural homogenization. Now Jagdish Bhagwati, the internationally renowned economist,takes on the critics, revealing that globalization, when properly governed, is in fact the most powerful force for social good in the world today. Drawing on his unparalleled knowledge of international and development economics, Bhagwati explains why the "gotcha" examples of the critics are oftennot as compelling as they seem. With the wit and wisdom for which he is renowned, Bhagwati convincingly shows that globalization is part of the solution, not part of the problem.
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