Free market doctrine, plus the investor class wanting to be able to reap the benefits of outsourcing without being concerned about strategic issues. Occasional

Free market doctrine, plus the investor class wanting to be able to reap the benefits of outsourcing without being concerned about strategic issues. Occasional proposals to this effect have historically been denounced as protectionism, industrial policy (practically socialism!) and 'picking winners and losers'. I am surprised you're unaware of this.