What People Don't Know About Trade and Why They Need to Know
International Trade Forum › Num. 4/2006, Octobre 2006
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In everyday conversations, people express their worries about unemployment and inequality, about the brain drain and immigration, about civil conflict or environmental damage. What many people do not know is that international trade can be part of the solution. In countries where opportunities for development are scarce, trade matters even more in the fight against poverty. Without wider public support and understanding of international trade and development issues, it will be hard for initiatives to succeed. People who could speak out about the benefits of trade have neither done it well nor gone beyond limited circles. Trade can be a complex issue to explain. Leaders in trade, development and finance in least developed countries do not always communicate properly with each other, for example, in order to give trade the place it deserves in development strategies. Trade issues are often too complex to convey without background knowledge or training.
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What People Don't Know About Trade and Why They Need to Know
In everyday conversations, people express their worries about unemployment and inequality, about the brain drain and immigration, about civil conflict or environmental damage. What many people don't know is that international trade can be part of the solution.
Trade can create jobs and industries for poor or marginalized communities. The freedom to trade across borders can expand opportunities for entrepreneurs with the innovation and drive to succeed. In countries where opportun...Voir le contenu complet de ce document
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