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Doug
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posted 31 July 2008 05:15 PM      Profile for Doug   Author's Homepage     Send New Private Message      Edit/Delete Post  Reply With Quote 
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So if globalisation is in danger, who are its real enemies? There was a time when global elites could comfort themselves with the thought that opposition to the world trading regime consisted of violent anarchists, self-serving protectionists, trade unionists, and ignorant, if idealistic youth. Meanwhile, they regarded themselves as the true progressives, because they understood that safeguarding and advancing globalisation was the best remedy against poverty and insecurity.

But that self-assured attitude has all but disappeared, replaced by doubts, questions, and skepticism. Gone also are the violent street protests and mass movements against globalisation. What makes news nowadays is the growing list of mainstream economists who are questioning globalisation's supposedly unmitigated virtues.


Article linked here

I wouldn't expect miracles (they ARE economists), but I'd say it's about time!


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remind
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posted 31 July 2008 05:57 PM      Profile for remind     Send New Private Message      Edit/Delete Post  Reply With Quote 
Good article in some respects, a little dodgey in others. And perhaps they should start listening to those "rock throwing youths", and I would say other progressives that were involved in anti-globalization protests, and they would find their new "Keynes". Though hopefully not.
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