A Journal of Ideas

Globalization

Adieu to Laissez-Faire Trade

The Great Depression taught us that securing an economic foundation for all workers is a vital prophylactic against division and xenophobia. We must heed that lesson once again.

By Trevor Sutton Andy Green

How (Not) to Criticize Karl Polanyi

A recent critique of Karl Polanyi reveals more about the limits of our current political debates than anything about the man himself.

By Steven Klein

Everyone’s Problem

The inequality crisis is truly global, and while fixes aren’t easy, neither are present trends inevitable.

By Diane Coyle

The Next Globalization

The biggest challenge of globalization isn't trade. It's reining in health care and energy costs—and preparing American workers and business to compete.

By Robert Shapiro

Crashing the Party of Davos

Globalization works for the bosses. Can we make it work for workers too?

By Jeff Faux