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The Age of Migration

How Climate Change, Conflict, and Inequality Are Driving the Greatest Human Migration in History

Dani Rodrik

Economist at Harvard Kennedy School, specializing in international economics, development, and globalization. He is the author of "The Globalization Paradox."

March 13, 2026·8 min read

The Age of Migration

More people are on the move today than at any point in recorded history. Climate change, conflict, and economic inequality are driving millions from their homes. The political responses — from border walls to refugee camps — are failing to address the underlying causes. A new approach to migration is urgently needed.

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immigrationmigrationclimate changerefugeesglobalization

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