It&#x27;s worth pointing out that Rattner ISN&#x27;T calling for brakes on globalization or free trade. He&#x27;s calling for a stronger social safety net, in order to better help those who aren&#x27;t benefiting from the economic wealth that globalization generates. This is a position that we can all get behind. Regardless of the precise causes of income inequality, whether it&#x27;s due to globalization, labor automation, or industry cycles, there will always be people who find themselves left out in the cold due to unfortunate circumstances. As long as our society keeps getting richer, we should do more to help those who aren&#x27;t benefiting from the same changes that have benefited the rest of us.