Ep. 17 - Navigating a Post-Globalized World ft. Rana Faroohar of the Financial Times and Author of Don't Be Evil and Homecoming

In this episode of the Great Tech Game podcast, Anirudh Suri welcomes Rana Faroohar, the Global Business Columnist and Associate Editor at the Financial Times and CNN's Global Economic Analyst. Rana discusses the major themes of her three books, which cover the intersection of politics, economics, and technology over the last several decades. She shares her perspective on how the global economy has evolved and the shifts in political and economic power across continents. The conversation dives into the impact of globalization, the concentration of power in finance and tech sectors, and the future of industrial policies. A key focus is on the evolving U.S.-China economic dynamics and the need for nations to adapt their strategies amidst rapid technological changes, Rana's insights on practical advice for policymakers and book recommendations for further reading on these subjects.Chapters01:45 Introducing Rana Faroohar: A Foremost Thinker02:04 Rana's Career and Accomplishments03:46 Diving into Rana's Books and Worldview08:13 From Finance to Tech: Shifts in Power08:50 Homecoming: A Post-Neoliberal World12:55 Globalization and Its Discontents18:51 The Two Americas: Inequality Within Nations24:04 Challenges in the Global Economy28:03 The Future of Globalization and Technology32:20 One World, Two Systems: A Bipolar Future33:04 US Industrial Policies and China's Economic Strategy33:59 The Role of Government in Industrial Strategy36:18 Comparing US and Chinese Economic Models39:25 Antitrust Efforts and Big Tech43:11 Historical Parallels: US-Japan Economic Battle51:24 Manufacturing Renaissance in the US57:27 Balancing Power: Capital vs. Labor01:00:50 Advice for Policymakers and Final ThoughtsBook Links:Anirudh Suri:The Great Tech Game by Anirudh Suri : https://amzn.eu/d/1Su38MyRana Faroohar- **Makers and Takers: The Rise of Finance and the Fall of American Business:** https://www.amazon.in/Makers-Takers-Rana-Foroohar/dp/0553447238- **Homecoming: The Path to Prosperity in a Post-Global World:** https://www.amazon.in/Homecoming-Path-Prosperity-Post-Global-World/dp/0593240537- **Don't Be Evil: How Big Tech Betrayed Its Founding Principles -- and All of Us:** https://amzn.in/d/01VKMd4oFollow Anirudh here:X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/anirudhsuriLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anirudhsuri/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anirudh_suriFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnirudhSuri.inWebsite: [www.anirudhsuri.com](http://www.anirudhsuri.com/)Book and Podcast: [www.greattechgame.com](http://www.greattechgame.com/)#TechEconomy, #Globalization, #Geopolitics, #Economics, #USChinaRelations, #ManufacturingRenaissance, #SupplyChains, #Financialization, #DigitalTransformation, #IndustrialPolicy, #ClimateChange, #LaborRights, #EconomicInequality, #BigTech, #Regulation, #AIRevolution, #Decentralization, #HistoricalAnalysis, #PolicyMaking, #GlobalAffairs