The World's Worst Bet: How the Globalization Gamble Went Wrong (and What Would Make It Right) by Lynch, David J.

The World's Worst Bet: How the Globalization Gamble Went Wrong (and What Would Make It Right)

"A singularly--thrillingly--persuasive chronicle of globalization's spectacular rise and fall." ―Evan Osnos, National Book Award-winning author of Age...
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Author: David J. Lynch
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Language: English
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The World's Worst Bet: How the Globalization Gamble Went Wrong (and What Would Make It Right) by Lynch, David J.

The World's Worst Bet: How the Globalization Gamble Went Wrong (and What Would Make It Right)

$48.67

The World's Worst Bet: How the Globalization Gamble Went Wrong (and What Would Make It Right)

$48.67
Author: David J. Lynch
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
"A singularly--thrillingly--persuasive chronicle of globalization's spectacular rise and fall." ―Evan Osnos, National Book Award-winning author of Age of Ambition

The triumphant globalization that began in the 1990s has given way to a world riven by conflict, populism, and economic nationalism. In The World's Worst Bet, David J. Lynch offers a trenchant, fast-paced narrative of the rise and fall of the greatest engine of prosperity the world has ever known. Lynch explains what went right, what went wrong, and what needs to change to preserve the benefits of global integration and to build prosperity for all Americans.

Lynch brings a deep understanding of the forces affecting Americans' lives to his portrayal of a fascinating cast of characters: presidents and policymakers; factory workers whose anger over lost jobs reshaped a nation's politics; and the anti-globalization warriors of the right and left. Their stories show how the United States made a bad bet on globalization, gambling that it could enjoy its benefits while ignoring its costs: dislocated workers, vulnerable supply chains, and the rise of a powerful rival. With trillions of dollars now at stake, The World's Worst Bet explains the failings of the past and offers an insightful guide to the opportunities of the future.



Author: David J. Lynch
Publisher: PublicAffairs
Published: 09/09/2025
Pages: 416
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.41lbs
Size: 9.37h x 6.06w x 1.34d
ISBN: 9781541704060


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2025

About the Author

David J. Lynch is the global economics correspondent of the Washington Post. The recipient of the National Press Foundation's Hinrich Award for Distinguished Reporting on Trade in 2021, Lynch has reported from more than sixty countries for the Post and earlier in his career with the Financial Times of London, Bloomberg News, and USA Today. He lives in Vienna, Virginia.


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