Jason Furman's Reviews > One From the Many: The Global Economy Since 1850

A reliable history of the global economy focusing on three periods: pre-WW I globalization, interwar delinkage, and globalization/hyperglobalization after World War II. It is well grounded in the economic literature and considers trade, capital and immigration flows. Also readable but no particular attempt at a unique or original thesis. Is generally pro-globalization with some nuanced and downsides--but ultimately it argues, "globalization is nothing more than the urge to trade and improve the quality of life. These goals are a significant part of our shared humanity. In this view, globalization over the long run has been rising and will continue to rise in the future."