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In so much as America is a "global cop", it's because we actually directly benefit the most from "continued peaceful existence of the world". We do the most tra
by akanet 10y ago
In so much as America is a "global cop", it's because we actually directly benefit the most from "continued peaceful existence of the world". We do the most trade, we are the largest economy. We have the most to lose.
- cloakandswagger 10y agoWe're also sitting on an abundance of natural resources. In stark terms: We only rely on continued world peace because of globalization and our reliance on international trade. It isn't inconceivable that we could return to total self-sufficiency if we wanted to.
- tzs 10y agohttp://www.drishtiias.com/upsc-exam-gs-resources-Distribution-of-Mineral-Resource-in-the-World http://www.drishtiias.com/upsc-exam-gs-resources-Distributio...
- aggie 10y agoWe more than 'rely' on world peace and global trade, we thrive on it. Could we be self-sufficient in isolation? Maybe. Would we be better off? Unlikely. Comparative advantage is a real thing.
- jessaustin 10y agoYes, unskilled factory workers in China really are cheaper than unskilled factory workers in USA. That's why the Rust Belt voted for Trump, isn't it?
- devonkim 10y agoMichael Hudson summed it up a different way - in exchange for military protection, use our currency and open your companies to ours. Oh, and we'll win the guns at you next if your military gets big enough to challenge ours.