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“Most of the time the concept of globalization ends up sounding unnecessarily abstruse - even the name itself sounds clunky and highfalutin.”

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Franklin Foer is an American journalist born on May 16, 1974. He is known for his in-depth reporting on political, economic, and social issues, having served as an editor at The New Yorker magazine and contributing articles to various publications. more

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