And Now for a Really Bad Response to Political Calamity: Autarky

Tags: Economic Policy, Protectionism and Free Trade

04/14/2022 Daniel Lacalle

The world is in chaos, so politicians MUST do something. Hence, they demand autarky, which is like attempting to put out a fire by pouring gasoline on it.

Original Article: “And Now for a Really Bad Response to Political Calamity: Autarky“

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