Myths of Free Trade: Why American Trade Policy Has Failed
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Myths of Free Trade: Why American Trade Policy Has Failed is a political and economic critique arguing that U.S. free trade policies have harmed American workers, industries, and communities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Myths of Free Trade: Why American Trade Policy Has Failed Context triple: [Sherrod Brown, authored, Myths of Free Trade: Why American Trade Policy Has Failed]
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Bad Samaritans: The Myth of Free Trade and the Secret History of Capitalism
"Bad Samaritans: The Myth of Free Trade and the Secret History of Capitalism" is a book by economist Ha-Joon Chang that critiques neoliberal free-market policies and argues that rich countries developed through protectionist measures they now discourage in poorer nations.
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Straight Talk on Trade
Straight Talk on Trade is a book by economist Dani Rodrik that critically examines globalization and free trade, arguing for more balanced, democratically grounded economic policies.
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The Globalization Paradox
The Globalization Paradox is a book by economist Dani Rodrik that critiques unfettered global economic integration and argues for balancing globalization with national sovereignty and democratic governance.
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Globalization and Its Discontents
Globalization and Its Discontents is an influential book by economist Joseph Stiglitz that critically examines how international financial institutions and neoliberal policies have shaped globalization, often to the detriment of developing countries.
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E.
Free Trade Today
Free Trade Today is an influential book by economist Jagdish Bhagwati that presents a rigorous, accessible defense of free trade and globalization in the modern world economy.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: Myths of Free Trade: Why American Trade Policy Has Failed Target entity description: Myths of Free Trade: Why American Trade Policy Has Failed is a political and economic critique arguing that U.S. free trade policies have harmed American workers, industries, and communities.
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A.
Bad Samaritans: The Myth of Free Trade and the Secret History of Capitalism
"Bad Samaritans: The Myth of Free Trade and the Secret History of Capitalism" is a book by economist Ha-Joon Chang that critiques neoliberal free-market policies and argues that rich countries developed through protectionist measures they now discourage in poorer nations.
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B.
Straight Talk on Trade
Straight Talk on Trade is a book by economist Dani Rodrik that critically examines globalization and free trade, arguing for more balanced, democratically grounded economic policies.
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C.
The Globalization Paradox
The Globalization Paradox is a book by economist Dani Rodrik that critiques unfettered global economic integration and argues for balancing globalization with national sovereignty and democratic governance.
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D.
Globalization and Its Discontents
Globalization and Its Discontents is an influential book by economist Joseph Stiglitz that critically examines how international financial institutions and neoliberal policies have shaped globalization, often to the detriment of developing countries.
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E.
Free Trade Today
Free Trade Today is an influential book by economist Jagdish Bhagwati that presents a rigorous, accessible defense of free trade and globalization in the modern world economy.
- F. None of above. chosen
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book
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political economy book ⓘ |
| about |
history of U.S. trade policy
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impact of trade policy on American communities ⓘ impact of trade policy on American industries ⓘ impact of trade policy on American workers ⓘ political economy of globalization ⓘ relationship between trade and national security ⓘ |
| author | Raymond L. C. Rojas ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| genre |
economics
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politics ⓘ public policy ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
North American Free Trade Agreement
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linked to:
NAFTA
United States trade policy ⓘ
linked to:
United States economic policy
World Trade Organization ⓘ deindustrialization ⓘ free trade ⓘ globalization ⓘ industrial policy ⓘ labor and employment ⓘ offshoring of jobs ⓘ outsourcing ⓘ protectionism ⓘ trade agreements ⓘ trade deficits ⓘ |
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argues that free trade harms American communities
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argues that free trade harms American manufacturing ⓘ argues that free trade harms American workers ⓘ argues that mainstream economics misrepresents benefits of free trade ⓘ argues that trade policy benefits financial interests ⓘ argues that trade policy benefits multinational corporations ⓘ argues that trade policy contributes to income inequality ⓘ argues that trade policy contributes to loss of manufacturing base ⓘ argues that trade policy contributes to trade imbalances ⓘ argues that trade policy contributes to wage stagnation ⓘ argues that trade policy undermines economic security ⓘ argues that trade policy undermines national sovereignty ⓘ argues that trade policy undermines strategic industries ⓘ argues that trade policy weakens labor standards ⓘ critical of U.S. free trade policy ⓘ supports industrial and manufacturing policy ⓘ supports more balanced trade policies ⓘ supports reconsideration of existing trade agreements ⓘ supports stronger labor protections in trade policy ⓘ |
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