Matt Ridley on Trade, Growth, and the Rational Optimist

Oct 18, 2010 · 00:59:53

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Matt Ridley explains optimism through trade and specialization.
He argues trade drives human development and progress.
Smith's and Ricardo's theories on trade and growth are compared.

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