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July 29, 2010 | Economic Opportunity Trumps Terrorism

Clearing insurgents is only the first step in ridding Afghanistan and Pakistan of terrorism. ++ If economic opportunities are not made available, local populations will continue to turn to the Taliban and al-Qaeda. ++ The current congressional bill on Reconstruction Opportunity Zones, which would reduce the U.S. tariff on textile exports from the two countries, must overcome disagreements over

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July 9, 2008 | Financial Aid is Not the Answer to Africa's Problems

Financial aid will not solve the problem of food security in Africa. ++ Western succor is the main source of revenue for corrupt sub-Saharan African governments. ++ An effective way to help the Africans is to remove the trade barriers that cripple the development of their economy. ++ World Bank figures reveal that removing taxes and tariffs on agricultural goods and fertilizers would bring Africa

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May 20, 2008 | Detrimental Protectionist European Trade Policies

The defense of the European economy “against unfair international trade policies” needs to be critically examined. ++ In reality, defensive measures such as anti-dumping duties often negatively affect European companies. ++ The traditional concept of trade no longer applies in a world where products are often developed, manufactured, and assembled in separate countries. ++ Businesses that

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