Dani Rodrik has long argued against unfettered globalization and supports countries' use of industrial policy to pursue economic development.

The Harvard economist joins us to talk about the usefulness and limitations of trade tariffs, economic nationalism, and the impact of global economics on democracy.

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World Economic Forum Centre for Regions, Trade and Geopolitics: https://centres.weforum.org/centre-for-regions-trade-and-geopolitics/home From Blind Spots to Insights: Enhancing Geopolitical Radar to Guide Global Business: https://www.weforum.org/publications/from-blind-spots-to-insights-enhancing-geopolitical-radar-to-guide-global-business/ Related podcasts:

What just happened in Davos, and how is the world different now? The global economy 'at a crossroads' ahead of Davos: Chief Economists Outlook

Global Risks Report: the big issues facing the world at Davos 2025

IMF's Gita Gopinath: What's ahead for economic growth in 2025

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