07 Aug 2024
36m

Summer School 5: 250 years of trade history in three chapters

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Planet Money

This podcast episode delves into the intricate dynamics of globalization and free trade, highlighting the complex interplay between economic benefits and social repercussions. While the narrative champions the principles of free trade as a means to foster prosperity and world peace, it also illuminates the often-overlooked negative consequences, such as job losses and industry displacements, urging a recognition of these realities as we navigate the ongoing trade debates and policy decisions.

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