Free Trade

Protectionism No Better than Socialism

by Dr Michael Hurd | 6 May 2016

“The philosophy of protectionism is a philosophy of war.”

Trade Deficit Angst

by Walter Williams | 31 Mar 2016

International trade operates under the same general principles as domestic trade.

Free Trade, Tariffs and Quotas: “Protectionism” vs. Individual Rights

by David Holcberg | 5 Mar 2016

Is the protection of domestic jobs more important than the protection of individual rights?

Free Trade vs. The Folly of Protectionism

by Wayne Dunn | 5 Mar 2016

Protectionism fully implemented across all industries would mean a lower standard of living, because it would result in capital and labor unnecessarily being diverted into the production of goods that could more economically be produced elsewhere.

The Great FreedomFest Debate Was Like Watching Tom and Jerry

by Keith Weiner | 13 Jul 2015

With apologies to his fans, Jerry is an evil little mouse who constantly pesters Tom the Cat. Tom tries and tries, but cannot seem to overpower someone who is a fraction of his size and strength.
Watching Stephen Moore attempt to debate Paul Krugman was like that.

Free Trade Benefits vs. Fears of Foreign Goods

by Richard M. Ebeling | 5 May 2015

All who participate gain from international trade, and all are made poorer to the extent that governments interfere or prohibit the freedom of trade among the peoples of the world.

The Most Common Error in Economic Debates

by Keith Weiner | 20 Dec 2014

Have you ever been in an argument about whether we should raise taxes and then someone tosses out a real whopper? “The top tax rate for decades after World War II was over 90% and look how the economy boomed!” Or perhaps you read a Paul Krugman column where he said...

The Only "Fair" Trade is Free Trade

by Dr Michael Hurd | 8 Dec 2010

In a recent defense of what he calls “fair trade,” Barack Obama stated that one major purpose of trade agreements is to ensure that American products are made at home — not bought from other countries. No such thing is true. The purpose of any trade...

Free Trade versus Protectionism

by Walter Williams | 26 Nov 2008

There’s a growing anti-trade sentiment in our country. Much of the dialogue is grossly misinformed. Let’s try to untangle it a bit with a few questions and observations. First, does the U.S. trade with Japan and England? Put another way, is it members of...

Anti-Free Trade Paradise

by Walter Williams | 16 Apr 2008

Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, pandering to anti-trade activists, suggest that should they become president, they will restrict trade agreements. Before you buy into their promised paradise, there are a few trade questions you might...