Almost every online discussion of China Shock 2.0 gets major parts of China Shock 1.0 wrong—what it was, what drove it, what it caused, and/​or what happened next.

Scott Lincicome explains... cato.org/commentary/get…

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If we want greenhouse gas emissions to fall faster in the future, the only economically and politically sustainable course is through closer global ties.

Charles Kenny writes in a #CatoGlobalization essay... cato.org/publications/c…

The Jones Act’s costs are especially high in Puerto Rico, where the 100‐​year‐​old shipping law affects everything from where food comes from to the mix of industries that Puerto Ricans might undertake. Economist Russell Hillberry explains.

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Globalization’s expansion is due not only to policy choices but also to private initiatives and technological advancements that have diminished the role of distance as a barrier to trade.

Colin Grabow explains... cato.org/publications/t…

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Policymakers are finally paying attention to the U.S. commercial fleet’s long-term decline. But for the most part they’ve ignored the sector’s heaviest policy anchor—protectionism.

Colin Grabow & Scott Lincicome write... cato.org/commentary/pro…

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Globalization has had tremendous benefits for humanity, and the freedom to move, trade, accept influences from far away, and incorporate them into your experience and identity is central to being human.

Tom G Palmer writes in a #CatoGlobalization essay... cato.org/publications/m…

The White House called on the US Trade Representative to “consider” tripling the existing Sec. 301 tariffs on Chinese steel.

Clark Packard, Scott Lincicome, & Alfredo C. Obregón explain why this move is more about politics than policy... cato.org/blog/more-stee…

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In a NEW Cato Institute video, Johan Norberg makes the case for free market capitalism and explains the role that free markets play in today's world.

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.Deirdre Nansen McCloskey & Scott Lincicome explore the history & economics of globalization, explain how it increases wealth & living standards worldwide, and debunk persistent concerns about open trade & migration here & abroad.

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While there is no doubt that China engages in market‐​distorting practices, they have little explanatory power for the US shipbuilding industry’s enfeebled state.

Colin Grabow writes... cato.org/blog/sorry-uni…

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An often‐​overlooked part of globalization is the free exchange of ideas, even though the global sharing of information has produced immense benefits for humanity and fueled modern abundance.

James Bacchus explains in a #CatoGlobalization essay... cato.org/publications/g…

If US policymakers are serious about countering China’s rise at the nexus of technology, it is crucial to support and encourage a vibrant ecosystem of companies while avoiding counterproductive efforts.

Clark Packard & Alfredo C. Obregón write: cato.org/blog/unleashin…

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Going forward, the best way—indeed, the only morally and politically plausible way—to reach climate stability is to harness the immense power of globalization for sustainable planetary progress.

Charles Kenny explains... cato.org/publications/c…

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Sen. Marco Rubio recently made the case for a more vigorous government role in encouraging the development of US manufacturing. But his proposal suffers from errors of both fact and logic.

Colin Grabow explains... cato.org/blog/what-sena…

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It’s getting more difficult to remember times when seasonal produce was only available for a brief window. Scott Lincicome explains how globalization has dramatically expanded the range of foods available all year... cato.org/multimedia/cat…

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Tariffs are costly taxes, and economists consider them to be poor tools for boosting the economy, reducing the trade deficit, or achieving strategic objectives.

Erica York explains... cato.org/publications/s…

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The economic damage inflicted by the Jones Act is supposed to be the implicit price we all pay for a strong US maritime industry that can meet US national security needs. That costly reward has clearly not materialized.

Colin Grabow & Scott Lincicome write: cato.org/blog/wicker-jo…

Increased globalization is one of the main reasons why Americans today have higher living standards than they did in the over-idealized past.

Daniel Griswold explains in a #CatoGlobalization essay... cato.org/publications/m…

A paper from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis shows that eliminating US government barriers to cross‐​border commerce disproportionately benefits Americans with lower incomes.

Scott Lincicome discusses... cato.org/blog/more-free…

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Since the days of Plato, people have denounced globalization as immoral. Yet, rigorous thinking and empirical research refute, one by one, attacks on globalization in the name of morality.

Tom G Palmer explains... cato.org/publications/m…

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