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Marc-William Palen

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Recovering the Left-Wing Free Trade Tradition

Free trade has been defended primarily by neoliberals who cared little about social justice or democracy. An examination of its history paints a different picture.

by Marc-William Palen via LPE Project on March 21, 2024
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The Dangers of President Trump’s Favorite Word — Reciprocity

The Gilded Age roots of Trump's trade philosophy.

by Marc-William Palen via Made By History on November 5, 2019
'Trade Wars Are Good'?

Three past conflicts tell a very different story.

by Marc-William Palen via The Conversation on March 5, 2018
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Decisions More Than a Century Ago Explain Why The U.S. Has Failed Puerto Rico in Its Time of Need

Fears about trade prompted the decision to make Puerto Rico a colony.

by Marc-William Palen via Made By History on October 3, 2017
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Protectionism 100 Years ago Helped Ignite a World War. Could it Happen Again?

Abandoning free trade doesn't just hurt the economy. It threatens peace and stability across the globe.

by Marc-William Palen via Made By History on June 30, 2017

Pax Economica: Left-Wing Visions of a Free Trade World

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Can History Avoid Conspiracy?

Historians still lack a good way to define, discuss, and address historical actions that appear to be "conspiracies."

by Andy Seal via U.S. Intellectual History Blog on June 4, 2018

The Mind Behind Early American Protectionism

Before free trade became a consensus, Friedrich List argued that U.S. industry should be put first.

by Tim Cavanaugh via The American Conservative on April 24, 2019

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