He is one of the most important political economists of his generation. His ideas on customised economic growth strategies adapted to local conditions have been hugely influential on governments and multilateral institutions.
He is considered one of the pioneers in warning of the risks of globalisation in his book «Has Globalization Gone Too Far?» His notion of «globalisation trilemma» is now a crucial concept in the debate around the future of the world economy of the future. He was awarded the Princess of Asturias Prize for Social Sciences in 2020.

Last updated: June 2021