Governments hold up international competitiveness a the be-all and end-all of policy, presenting globalization as inevitable. The author shows that it isn't and... » 

Governments hold up international competitiveness a the be-all and end-all of policy, presenting globalization as inevitable. The author shows that it isn't and that local economies, local autonomy and local democracy can all be protected - globally - if the aid and trade rules are changed. «