The essays in this Defending Globalization series seek to remedy these problems by educating readers on the nuts and bolts of globalization economics in brief, accessible language written by experts in the field. Readers will be left with a fuller understanding of what economists and other scholars know about how globalization works and its actual effects in the United States and abroad.
Defending Globalization: Economics

Essays
Understanding the basic economics of globalization is essential for anyone interested in international trade, immigration, global supply chains, and related issues. The relevant concepts and data, however, can often be daunting and counterintuitive, and today’s discussions of globalization frequently confuse important facts, principles, and other economic issues that one needs to make informed decisions about the matters at hand.
Visual Feature
Globalization, Unfolded
In today’s interconnected world, even the simplest products can have complicated and counterintuitive stories we never see. Explore Cato’s production of a basic yet beloved wardrobe staple, the t‑shirt, in this interactive visual feature.