
Harold James
Professor of history at Princeton University specializing in economic history. Author of 'Seven Crashes, The Economic Crises That Shaped Globalization'.
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Apr 10, 2025 • 28min
The end of globalisation as we know it
Harold James, a Princeton University history professor and author of 'Seven Crashes,' delves into the ramifications of Donald Trump’s tariffs on global trade. He draws parallels to the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act and discusses how protectionism could reshape U.S.-China relations. The conversation touches on the future of economic globalization, the risks to the U.S. dollar's reserve status, and the potential for financial crises. James also highlights the contrasting economic prospects in Europe, especially among Eastern European nations, amid these shifts.

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Aug 29, 2025 • 39min
Schockmethoden - Trumps zerstörerischer Radikalismus
Harold James, Wirtschaftshistoriker und Professor an der Princeton University, diskutiert die disruptiven Maßnahmen von Donald Trump. Er warnt vor langfristigen Instabilitäten, die durch Trumps radikalen Populismus entstehen könnten. Ein zentrales Thema ist die chaotische und gefährdete internationale Ordnung. James beleuchtet auch die Skepsis gegenüber Institutionen und die notwendigen Reformen im Gesundheitswesen. Zudem wird der Einfluss von Technologie auf die Gesellschaft analysiert, besonders im Hinblick auf Trumps Politik und deren globale Folgen.

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Jan 11, 2026 • 51min
Harold James, "Seven Crashes: The Economic Crises That Shaped Globalization" (Yale UP, 2023)
Harold James, an economic historian and professor at Princeton, discusses his book, Seven Crashes: The Economic Crises That Shaped Globalization. He analyzes seven pivotal crises over the past two centuries, highlighting how shortages can lead to globalization while demand-driven crises often result in deglobalization. James explores the contrasting impacts of 19th-century and 20th-century economic events and reflects on historical thinkers who shaped our understanding of these crises, offering a fresh perspective on our current economic landscape.

Jan 11, 2026 • 51min
Harold James, "Seven Crashes: The Economic Crises That Shaped Globalization" (Yale UP, 2023)
Harold James, an esteemed economic historian and professor at Princeton, delves deep into his book examining seven pivotal economic crises that shaped globalization. He highlights how supply shocks, like the 1840s famine and 1970s oil crises, often accelerated global integration, while demand-driven disruptions, such as the Great Depression and the 2008 financial meltdown, led to deglobalization. His insights draw connections between historical crises and modern events like COVID-19, emphasizing the complex relationship between crises and globalization.

Oct 28, 2024 • 44min
475. Unraveling The History of Economic Crises with Harold James
Harold James, a professor at Princeton University and author of 'Seven Crashes: The Economic Crises That Shaped Globalization,' dives deep into how historical economic crises have influenced global relationships. He explores the evolution of crises and their connection to wars, including lessons from World War I and the impact of the Bretton Woods Agreement. Through fascinating anecdotes, he uncovers the complexity of interconnected economies and the importance of learning from past economic upheavals to address contemporary challenges.


