I didn’t read Ezra’s post, but Atrios’s is enough to make it worth reading, especially since he is an economist. I would almost be willing to summarize the Globalization/Free Trade arguments in the partisan dimension like this (imagine asking “Why are you in favor or against globalization”):
Republicans: We want a bigger pie! Free Trade!
Democrats: The bigger pie is lumpy and lopsided! Slow down!
Clearly there are protectionists and trade advocates in both parties, and I meant that more in jest than anything. My personal opinion is that any free trade policy needs to address domestic distribution with complementary legislation.





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