In this final episode of their series for The Economics Show, FT chief economics commentator Martin Wolf and Nobel laureate Paul Krugman consider listeners’ questions and comments ranging from a critique of globalisation, increasing inequality and plutocracy, the global appetite for US federal debt, China’s economic future and much more. Paul’s cultural coda: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enuOArEfqGo Martin’s cultural coda: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-r2vu4t9-g Read Martin’s column: https://www.ft.c ...

Art & Photography Focus - Martin Parr focused on capturing village fêtes rather than foreign wars [1] - His images taken abroad are considered among the best depictions of globalisation and tourism [1]

Industry Trend - The industry has already adapted to globalization [1] Potential Risk - Donald Trump's policies are increasing costs to rescue an industry [1]

Globalization & National Autonomy - Economists have traditionally viewed globalization as a trade-off between openness and national autonomy [1] - The idea that openness can also provide protection is currently being re-evaluated [1]

Global Trade & Politics - Governments, even those skeptical of globalization, recognize the importance of defending trade [1] - The liberal order may be without a clear leader, but it still has supporters [1]

The chipmaking industry took decades to evolve and is built for an age of globalisation. Donald Trump is going in the wrong direction https://t.co/zDl8Z7tViY ...

Singapore does not want to alter its ways. But only a broad coalition of countries can save globalisation from Donald Trump. Elite over-achievers alone cannot https://t.co/golNzTvIFh ...