The Geography Of Trade and Terrorism

Can regional economic development encourage free trade and discourage terrorism?

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August 15, 2004, 7:00 AM PDT

"Rhetoric about tariffs, subsidies and the impacts of labor and job redistribution runs high, but discussions about the geographic impacts of global trade are barely heard... Understanding the geography of free trade, globalization and terrorism becomes critical when developmental challenges meet regional differences... Successful free and fair trade, meaningful regional development and economic integration that improves the lives of all citizens can be achieved only if geographic differences are recognized."

Thanks to Tom Christoffel, Regions Work

FULL STORY: Free trade and the geography of ignorance

Tuesday, August 3, 2004 in The San Francisco Chronicle

Community / Economic Development California

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