Kevin H. O'Rourke

Director of Research at the CNRS and Professor of Economics at Sciences Po, Paris, known for research on trade, globalization and economic history including work on nineteenth-century globalization and interwar protectionism.

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Oct 31, 2024 • 45min

Globalization, Trade and the Populist Response

In this discussion, Kevin H. O'Rourke, a leading economist and expert in trade and globalization, explores the evolution and measurement of globalization. He highlights how the U.S. and U.K. adopted protectionist policies differently during the 1930s and analyzes the role of tariffs in economic growth. O'Rourke connects the 'losers' of globalization to the rise of populism, contrasting it with historic U.S. populism. His insights reveal how today's trade dynamics echo past geopolitical tensions and shape current economic landscapes.

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