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Books On Free Trade
Some of the books and materials out there are no less than a tour de force--soaring pearls of wisdom that shed light in some very dark places. Others are . . . well, not that. Fortunately, I spend a lot of time reading, and I love talking about about those books I find compelling, as well as those that miss the mark. In this section, I review, preview and comment on the best and worst books on free trade, as well as books on related subjects like globalization, business, The New Economy, environmentalism and more.
Book ReviewsThe Long Tail: Why the Future of Business is Selling Less of More   by Chris Anderson (Hyperion 2006)Wired magazine editor and soothsayer Chris Anderson presents a compelling view of how innovations in technology and business are transforming the mainstream consumer into profitable niche markets with a very Long Tail . . . more
Jared Diamond escapes Ivory Tower academics to attempt a comprehensive and accessible explanation of how environmental and trade relationships contribute to a society’s collapse but ultimately falls short . . . more
What's New in 2008 Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution--and How It Can Renew America by Thomas L. Friedman (Farrar, Straus and Giroux: September 8, 2008)
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This is an exciting time to be involved in the free trade debate. Almost everyday, someone comes out with a new book on free trade purporting to "explain" the globalization phenomenon, or to advance one more theory that will at last answer the question whether free trade benefits or harms humanity. 
by Martin Lindstrom (Doubleday Business: October 21, 2008)