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US can't compete with China's technology, so it wages economic war

Geopolitical Economy Report

CHAPTER

The Illusion of Free Trade: Historical Roots and Modern Implications

This chapter explores the historical roots and theoretical critiques of free trade, particularly the influence of economists like David Ricardo on imperial interests. It also examines how these foundational concepts have continued to shape contemporary economic policies, especially in the United States after World War II.

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