4 ms·
The idea that trade decreases the risk of war is old. It dates back to pre-WW1. Think tanks around Europe were celebrating an "end to hostilities". And then WW
by upboundspiral 1mo ago
The idea that trade decreases the risk of war is old. It dates back to pre-WW1.
Think tanks around Europe were celebrating an "end to hostilities". And then WW1 happened. Trade does not prevent war. War is not always a rational consequence or act.
What does prevent war is a good standard of living. Eliminate resentment, and one of the great causes of war is lost.
Whether you need tariffs or not to ensure good standard of living I don't know. But the goal should always be to increase standard of living and uphold justice, tariffs or not.