Bjorn Lomborg: Freer Trade Isn’t Dead Yet, Which Is A Good Thing For All Of Us

Bjorn Lomborg: Freer trade isn’t dead yet, which is a good thing for all of us

Freer trade has costs, especially in rich countries. But its benefits are 7 times greater — and 95 times greater in poor countries. Read on.

Bjorn Lomborg: Freer Trade Isn’t Dead Yet, Which Is A Good Thing For All Of Us

Around the world, people are waking up to the benefits of freer trade. After years of free-trade fatigue and growing protectionism, a majority of Americans now say the United States should pursue global free trade, while the European Union is striking free trade deals as fast as it can.