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One Thousand Years of Capitalism

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Sven Beckert, a history professor at Harvard, has written an epic book about the history of capitalism over roughly a millenium: it’s called Capitalism: A Global History. Beckert believes the only way to understand one’s place in the world is through...

Brexited!

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It was a momentous day for the UK. The United Kingdom finally exited the European Union on January 31, 2020. So what happens next, and should we care? Our guests both demystify the impact of Brexit and explain the purpose of the European Union in ways you...

Trump's Impact on the World: Christina L. Davis on Trade

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Harvard Professor Christina L. Davis discusses President Trump's strategies on trade—some of which may not be as outlandish as many people think. This is the first blog post in a series of edited transcripts from a panel on Trump's presidency held during...

Striking a Balance: Straight Talk on the Global Economy

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Harvard economist Dani Rodrik details the downside of hyperglobalization, and calls for a better balance between global rules and national autonomy. by Michelle Nicholasen For more than two decades, economist Dani Rodrik has warned about the dangers of...

Now That TPP Is off the Table, What's Next for NAFTA?

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Political economist Marc Melitz weighs in on what the United States has to lose when trade agreements come undone. By Michelle Nicholasen, Communications Specialist, Weatherhead Center for International Affairs After President Trump withdrew the United...