Ben Chu

Senior business writer at the Financial Times

London, UK

About Ben

Ben Chu is a senior business writer at the Financial Times, covering economics and trade. He has written extensively on globalisation and its impact on economies. Chu has a background in economics and has worked for several publications, including the BBC and the Economist. He is the author of the book Exile Economics: What Happens if Globalisation Fails.

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Exile economics – what happens when globalisation fails

Latest 300 | LSE Public lectures and events | Video•Jul 9, 2025•1:02:54•host

Bonus: Globalisation can be slowed, but not stopped

The Economics Show•May 15, 2025•31:57•host