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Modern free trade agreements are increasingly stuffed with protectionist measures

Modern free trade agreements are increasingly stuffed with protectionist measures

Free trade agreements are a fundamental part of the economic policy that sustains the global liberal order. They are proliferating, both for bilateral deals and regional agreements, and considered a crucial factor in boosting economic growth. But as these agreements become more ubiquitous, Harvard economist Dani Rodrik suggests we should take a closer look at…