In Defense of Globalization

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In Defense of Globalization is an influential book by economist Jagdish Bhagwati that argues globalization, when properly managed, can significantly promote economic growth, reduce poverty, and advance social welfare worldwide.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf book
economics book
argues globalization can advance social welfare
globalization can be compatible with environmental protection
globalization can empower women in developing countries
globalization can promote economic growth
globalization can reduce poverty
globalization can support labor standards under appropriate policies
globalization must be properly managed
trade liberalization can benefit developing countries
arguesAgainst blanket anti-globalization critiques
author Jagdish Bhagwati NERFINISHED
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
criticizes indiscriminate use of trade sanctions
protectionism
discusses World Trade Organization NERFINISHED
cultural concerns about globalization
environmental standards
labor standards
multinational corporations
non-governmental organizations
trade agreements
genre economic policy
hasEdition revised edition
hasPerspective liberal internationalist
market-friendly with regulatory safeguards
hasReception influential in debates on globalization
widely cited in academic and policy circles
influencedBy classical trade theory
welfare economics
language English
mainSubject economic development
globalization
international trade
poverty reduction
social welfare
notableFor defense of globalization from a development perspective
use of empirical evidence on trade and poverty
proposes policy reforms to make globalization more inclusive
publicationYear 2004
publisher Oxford University Press
revisedEditionPublicationYear 2007
supportsViewOf pro-globalization
targetAudience economists
general educated readers
policy makers

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Jagdish Bhagwati notableWork In Defense of Globalization