Field Guide to the Global Economy
This is a position statement "to enhance solidarity for people sharing a vision of justice and democracy" that is decidedly antibusiness and anti^-free markets. It fuels what the authors contend is growing speculation that corporate-driven globalization, in its quest for stockholder value, hinders the welfare of the majority of people around the world. Although valid points are made, the spin put on them, as well as errors or misleading details, prompts skepticism; the authors do not attempt a balanced view. However, they offer a history and status of global flows of goods and services, giving their explanation of the current form of globalization. They examine 10 common claims of the pro-globalization camp with their rebuttal and describe the major institutions and policies driving globalization. They conclude by highlighting efforts to slow down or change globalization. Although this book presents a negative account of globalization, these voices may have something to teach. Yet read this book with care.Mary Whaley