The World's Worst Bet
How the Globalization Gamble Went Wrong (and What Would Make It Right)
About This Book
The World’s Worst Bet (2025) tells the gripping story of how America’s faith in free trade and open markets reshaped the world – and backfired at home. From factory towns hollowed out by the China shock to fragile supply chains exposed by the pandemic, it traces the human and political fallout of an era once sold as inevitable progress.
Who Should Read This?
- Anyone curious about global affairs
- Policy wonks and news junkies
- People who enjoy a big, sweeping story
About the Author
David J. Lynch is the global economics correspondent for The Washington Post, where he covers trade, globalization, and their impacts on economies and workers. Before joining the Post, he reported for the Financial Times, Bloomberg News, and USA Today, and has worked from more than sixty countries. In 2021, he received the National Press Foundation’s Hinrich Award for distinguished reporting on trade.
