7 must-read economics stories of the week

Feb 10, 2017

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Margareta Drzeniek-Hanouz

Deputy Head of Social and Economic Agendas, Member of Executive Committee, World Economic Forum Geneva

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A list of some of the week’s most interesting stories on economic growth and social inclusion.

Dani Rodrik suggests how to make trade socially fairer. (Foreign Policy)

Saying it louder will not help. Trade economists need to develop understandable language and stronger arguments. (Vox EU)

Larry Summers on why unwinding trade deals will not help the middle class. (Financial Times, paywall)

Andres Velasco on how populist policies pay off, both economically and politically, long before they become toxic. (Project Syndicate)

Progressive thinking is needed to drive long-term growth. (Vox EU)

Quote of the week

“Knowledge-based growth is one of the most persistent of all historical phenomena – though the conditions of its persistence are complex and require above all a competitive and open market for ideas.” Joel Mokyr (from this Vox EU article)

What does slowing entrepreneurship tell us about the future growth of the US? (New York Times)

Chart of the week

Image: Economic Innovation Group analysis of Census Bureau data

Yet the global economy is remarkably resilient, says economist Jim O'Neill. (Project Syndicate)

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