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Free trade: why are economists and noneconomists so far apart?

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This article was originally presented as a speech at the Trade, Globalization and Outsourcing Conference, Reuters America Inc., New York, New York, June 15, 2004.

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  • William Poole, 2004. "Free trade: why are economists and noneconomists so far apart?," Review, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, vol. 86(Sep), pages 1-6.
    • Handle: RePEc:fip:fedlrv:y:2004:i:sep:p:1-6:n:v.86no.5
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    1. Mayda, Anna Maria & Rodrik, Dani, 2005. "Why are some people (and countries) more protectionist than others?," European Economic Review, Elsevier, vol. 49(6), pages 1393-1430, August.
    2. William Poole, 2004. "A perspective on U.S. international trade," Review, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, vol. 86(Mar), pages 1-8.
    3. Cletus C. Coughlin, 2002. "The controversy over free trade: the gap between economists and the general public," Review, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, vol. 84(Jan.), pages 1-22.
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