Open: The Progressive Case for Free Trade, Immigration, and Global Capital

Synopsis

With The Winds Of Trade War Blowing As They Have Not Done In Decades, And Left And Right Agreeing Only On Protectionism, A Leading Economist Forcefully Shows How A Free And Open Economy Is Still The Best Way To Advance The Interests Of Working Americans.-- Part I. Introduction: Making The Global Economy Work For Everyone -- Middle-class Stagnation And Income Inequality -- Part Ii. International Trade: The Case For International Trade -- Winners And Losers From International Trade -- Trade Politics And Trade Policy -- Part Iii. International Capital And International Labor: Who's Afraid Of The Trade Deficit? -- Multinational Corporations -- Immigrants, We Get The Job Done! -- Part Iv. Securing The Future Of The Middle Class: Equipping Workers For A Modern Global Economy -- A Grand Bargain On Tax Reform -- A Better Partnership With The Business Community -- A More Equitable Globalization. Kimberly Clausing. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.