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The Capitalist Manifesto: Why the Global Free Market Will Save the World

Oct 17, 2023
Johan Norberg, author of The Capitalist Manifesto, discusses the positive impact of free markets, shifts in development thinking, implications of free trade on national security, the decline of manufacturing jobs in the US, and contrasting perspectives on free markets and materialism.
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  • Globalization and free markets have led to a significant reduction in poverty and improved living standards globally.
  • The collaborative nature of trade and working with others is essential for economic strength and specialization.

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The Benefits of Global Free Market

The podcast highlights the importance of free markets in lifting millions of people out of poverty and reducing extreme poverty. It emphasizes that globalization has led to the rise of the 'global south' and a significant reduction in poverty. The guest discusses the shift in focus from aid to empowering local people to engage in the global economy, find their comparative advantages, and contribute to the world for a profit. The podcast emphasizes the need to debunk myths and misconceptions about globalization, and how free markets have contributed to reducing poverty and improving living standards globally.

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