Economics
- Even without a protectionist backlash, a victory for globalization that comes at the price of social disintegration will be a very hollow victory indeed.” Page 69.
Please comment on this statement drawing on your own experience and opinions as reflected in the examples used in the book. - “Without disagreeing about the need to eliminate waste and reform in the welfare state more broadly, I would argue that the need for social insurance does not decline but rather increases as global integration increases. Sothe message reformers of the social welfare system is, don’t throw the baby out with the bath water.” Page 79.
Please comment on this statement drawing on your own experience and opinions as reflected in the examples used in the book. - “The lesson for policymakers is, do not sell reforms that are good for the economy and the citizenry as reforms that are dictated by international economic integration.” Page 80.
Please comment on this statement drawing on your own experience and opinions as reflected in the examples used in the book.