The great irony of the late 20th century and early 21st century was the push for globalism by libertarian aficionados. Friedman-types fiercely argued that protectionist policies would impede economic growth; free trade, they claimed, would give the West an edge over their Eastern counterparts. The countries that chose protectionist policies would soon be forced to join the free traders or lose out.
There is no such thing as a Free Trade lunch
There is no such thing as a Free Trade lunch
There is no such thing as a Free Trade lunch
The great irony of the late 20th century and early 21st century was the push for globalism by libertarian aficionados. Friedman-types fiercely argued that protectionist policies would impede economic growth; free trade, they claimed, would give the West an edge over their Eastern counterparts. The countries that chose protectionist policies would soon be forced to join the free traders or lose out.