Background
Wolf, Martin Harry was born on August 16, 1946 in London. Son of Edmund and Rebecca (Wijnschenk).
(The European Union, by virtue of its size alone, is calle...)
The European Union, by virtue of its size alone, is called upon to play a central role in establishing a prosperous and liberal world economy. But, says Martin Wolf, its historic approach--an uncomfortable compromise between liberalism and protectionism--raises serious doubts about whether it is capable of rising to the challenge. The Maastricht treaty has reinforced Europe's protectionist and centralizing tendencies, while the impact of new competitors upon the European economy may have also served to foster a "fortress" mentality. Such trends are very likely to encourgage similar developments elsewhere. Indeed, there is a very great danger that the "naive mercantilists" on both sides of the Atlantic will join hands to dance to the same protectionist tune, thereby putting at risk all that has been achieved by way of trade liberalization over half a century.
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Wolf, Martin Harry was born on August 16, 1946 in London. Son of Edmund and Rebecca (Wijnschenk).
Master of Arts, University of Oxford, 1969; Master of Philosophy, University of Oxford, 1971.
Professional, economist, World Bank, Washington, 1971-1981; director studies, Trade Policy Research Center, London, 1981-1987; chief economics leader writer, Finance Times, London, 1987-1996; economics commentator, Finance Times, London, since 1996. Special professor Nottingham U., since 1993. Member of advisory board Erasmus U., Rotterdam, The Netherlands, since 1992.
(The European Union, by virtue of its size alone, is calle...)
Member Royal Economics Society, American Economics Association, Reform Club.
Married Alison Margaret Potter, August 8, 1970. Children: Jonathan, Benjamin, Rachel.