In this short commentary, the lead article's author offers his reflections on the response papers. These include an assessment of possible misunderstandings and/or departures from the lead article's main topic, as well as clarifications regarding the substantive argument. Next, the author addresses a series of remarks that address specific points in the response papers. Overall, this intellectual exchange is characterized by a bifurcation of perspectives between fellow travellers and critics of the globalization paradigm. Thus, the debate offers a snapshot of the current state of the art on globalization scholarship.
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