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  1. A brief history of globalization | World Economic Forum

    Jan 17, 2019 · Globalization 4.0 is the theme of Davos 2019 - but what were the three earlier waves of global trade?

  2. What is globalization anyway? | World Economic Forum

    Jan 10, 2017 · Know what is globalization. Is it a force for good or a racket for the richest nations? We look at the nature, history, failures, and future of globalization.

  3. An economist explains the pros and cons of globalization

    Apr 11, 2019 · Every industrial revolution has driven a wave of globalization. The first wave was driven by innovations such as the steam engine and the industrial weaving machine; the …

  4. Globalisation is here to stay, but not as we’ve known it

    Jul 15, 2025 · The value of global trade has only been magnified by recent turmoil, according to this chief economist, and globalisation will likely thrive as it takes on new forms and patterns.

  5. Tariffs, globalization and democracy, with Harvard economist Dani ...

    Dani Rodrik has long argued against unfettered globalization and supports countries' use of industrial policy to pursue economic development. The Harvard economist joins us to talk …

  6. Deglobalisation: what you need to know - World Economic Forum

    Jan 17, 2023 · The world may be entering an era of deglobalisation, spurred by the war in Ukraine, COVID-19 and the transition to net-zero. Here's what you need to know.

  7. Why global cities may drive the new wave of globalisation

    Apr 18, 2023 · COVID-19 scaled back globalisation, but now international trade is picking up. Global cities play a critical role in maintaining and rebuilding networks of international …

  8. Why the world needs better - not less - globalization

    Dec 14, 2020 · We need to do globalization differently, or else deglobalization will take hold. This will ruin the world's chances at solving critical global challenges as a united front.

  9. What fast-ageing countries such as China tell us about our …

    Oct 1, 2019 · With globalisation entering a new and more fragmenting phase, and both the world’s population pyramid and geopolitical norms turning on their heads, it seems a good time for …

  10. How are businesses adjusting to the new US administration?

    Feb 21, 2025 · Companies are adjusting to the new US administration’s trade measures: 40% are increasing US sourcing and 33% are cutting costs to offset tariffs. Diversification trumps …