<p><b>An honest discussion of free trade and how nations can sensibly chart a path forward in today¿s global economy</b><br><br>Not so long ago the nation-state seemed to be on its deathbed, condemned to irrelevance by the forces of globalization and technology. Now it is back with a vengeance, propelled by a groundswell of populists around the world. In <i>Straight Talk on Trade</i>, Dani Rodrik, an early and outspoken critic of economic globalization taken too far, goes beyond the populist backlash and offers a more reasoned explanation for why our elites¿ and technocrats¿ obsession with hyper-globalization made it more difficult for nations to achieve legitimate economic and social objectives at home. Ranging over the recent experiences of advanced countries, the eurozone, and developing nations, <i>Straight Talk on Trade</i> charts a way forward with new ideas about how to reconcile today¿s inequitable trends with liberal democracy and social inclusion.</p>