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Branko Milanovic on Globalization

The Good Fight

CHAPTER

The Shift in Western Concerns about Globalization

This chapter explores the shift in Western concerns about globalization, from worrying about impoverishing China and India to the realization of their significant geopolitical power. It discusses the criticisms raised by the left regarding globalization, highlighting the increase in real wages but also the difficult working conditions it has brought. The chapter also touches on the historical precedent of long working hours and the popularity of globalization in Asia.

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