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December 15, 2005
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Protectionism does not aid development. Developing countries with open economies are catching up with rich ones; those with closed economies are falling further behind.

- Andrew Mitchell, the UK's Shadow Secretary of State for International Development

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Yeah because nothing wins votes like saying 'vote for us and we'll remove the jobs that you only have because of our protectionist policies.'

I like the sentiment but I don't see anyone falling for it.

Tell the French farmers!


Posted by Lascaille at December 15, 2005 11:48 AM

Never mind the fact that American and British commercial empires were built on protectionist policies...

In that case all countries should stop propping up airlines, manufacturers, hi-tech industries, the oil and power industries, etc., etc. through grants, subsidies...

Do as we say not as we do.


Posted by John at December 16, 2005 12:12 AM

Yeah, the British corn empire is only the way it is because of protectionism. Oh, wait...


Posted by GF at December 16, 2005 03:12 AM
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