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Explain the benefit and problems of free trade.
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Which of the below statements does NOT reflect the ideas expressed by the author Charles Wheelan in the chapter titled, "Trade and Globalization," in the book, Naked Economics: Undressing the Dismal Science? In short, which of the below statements, in one form or the other, DOES NOT match the ideas expressed by Wheelan in this chapter?
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Trade lowers the cost of goods for consmers, which is the same as raising their incomes.
The comparative advantage of workers in poor countries is cheap labor.
There are no losers in international trade and globalization. Within each economy engaging in trade all workers in all economies gain from trade.
Trade is based on voluntary exchange.
Discuss whether a government should always pursue a policy of free trade? 
A friend tells you the following: “Free trade sounds good, but a country like Honduras doesn’t have any comparative advantage compared to the United States. Therefore, trade with us will exploit them and make their economic situation worse.” Explain to your friend the error in his thinking.
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