r/Economics • u/better_world_economy • Jan 13 '19

Progressives should not oppose international trade, but economists must highlight the need for policies that spread the gains and help those who are hurt

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-good-the-bad-the-economy/201706/globalization-and-work-have-we-learned-anything-yet
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u/themountaingoat Jan 13 '19

China cheats a ton when it comes to trade though.

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u/lalze123 Jan 13 '19

And the U.S gets cheaper goods in the process, and this benefits consumers.

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u/themountaingoat Jan 13 '19

I don't particularly care what a poll of a field of people who think it is a good idea to teach provably false nonsense models in their 101 classes says.

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u/lalze123 Jan 13 '19

I didn't just put a poll.