Protectionism and Free Trade

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Soham Patil

So-called fair trade is the rage among elites who believe that it protects people in poor nations who would like higher prices for their exports. In reality, fair trade distorts prices and provides disincentives for consumers.

Mihai Macovei

Contrary to popular belief, China's economy depends much less on central planning than in the past. China is strong in EV development, and the success is due not to government subsidies and direction but to plain good economics.

Soham Patil

One of the excuses for levying protective tariffs is to protect emerging domestic industries. However, this kind of protectionism, contrary to popular opinion, leaves an economy worse off every time.

Aaron Sobczak

The American people have the great pleasure of electing either Joe Biden or Donald Trump as president this year.