In Straight Talk on Trade, economist Dani Rodrik discusses the danger of hyperglobalization – when the rapid expansion in world trade reaches beyond the boundaries of what the global political economy can sustain. He argues that the imbalance between economic integration and global governance is a root cause of many problems that the world faces today. The loosely structured yet insightful book is a collection of some of his recent essays on economics, politics, democracy and global governance. In these essays, Rodrik expounds many unconventional ideas across multiple disciplines that could lead to a healthier world economy...