“Globalization is on its deathbed,” says economist Mike O’Sullivan. The question now is: What’s next? Tracing the historical successes and failures of globalization, O’Sullivan forecasts a new world order where countries come together over shared values rather than geography. Learn how big regional powers like the United States and China will be driven by distinct ways of governing trade, technology and people — while smaller nations will forge new alliances to solve problems.
TED Attendee Mike O’Sullivan Author, economist, investorWhy you should listen
Mike O’Sullivan tracks the intersection of economics, politics, markets and history. He is the author of The Levelling, a treatise on where the world might be heading as globalization grinds to a halt, as well as two books on Ireland.
O’Sullivan began his professional career teaching at Princeton. He spent the past 20 years working in investment management, mostly at Credit Suisse. He was an independent member of Ireland’s National Economic Social Council from 2011 to 2016 and contributes to many journals and media.