In this discussion, Gordon Hansen, a Harvard Economics professor, dives into 250 years of trade history. He explores Adam Smith's revolutionary concepts of free trade and their early American implications, contrary to the protective policies that defined past political debates. Hansen highlights key figures, like Cordell Hull, who transitioned from skepticism to championing trade for global peace, while examining modern criticisms of trade agreements and their often overlooked consequences. This engaging conversation illuminates the complex interplay between trade policy and the economy.
