Bad Samaritans: The Myth of Free Trade and the Secret History of Capitalism (Paperback)

from dougb56586

This is a very readable discussion of "globalism" from a point of view of an expert dissenter on the topic. The author makes the case that strong first world countries, and international organizations (IMF, World Bank, and WTO) controlled by them, often set rules of free trade which ostensibly ar...

from bness2

Excellent! Anyone concerned about world development should read this.

from CosmicPariah

This book is one of the best economics books that I have read. The number of insights per page is very high here and no one else seems to be making these arguments which is a rare thing indeed.

from Jane-Phillips

For the most part I found this a dry listen, but there were some interesting parts.

from HadriantheBlind

Already read this. Very interesting criticism of neoliberal trade policy, and has some very relevant remarks on 'culture' and economic development. Argues that protectionism is a necessary component of international development, to prevent the industries of more developed companies to completely ...