Globalisation is being questioned like never before in 2020 – trade and the security of supply chains have become a front-line concern for every family. Leading economist Ha-Joon Chang will look at the big shifts ahead in the global economy, casting a sceptical eye on conventional wisdom. Is trade an insurance mechanism, connecting us with others, or is it a risk in a world threatened by pandemics? Is globalisation unravelling? Is the world’s centre of economic gravity moving to Asia as the US declines and China exerts its influence? What are the post-pandemic prospects for the poorest countries in the world?