Don Boudreaux on the Economics of "Buy Local"

Apr 16, 2007 · 00:55:51

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Don Boudreaux critiques the 'buy local' economic argument.
Questions if buying local truly benefits the local economy.
Compares local purchasing to national and international trade.

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