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The Lawyer’s Theory of Trade | Diving In

Jul 29, 2026 · 21m

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Intro and sponsor ads Introduction: Jamison Greer and the lawyer's view of trade Part 1: Trade enlarges the pie, not a zero-sum game Part 2: Consumers are missing from the trade narrative Sponsor ads: Delete Me, Resorts World, Brex, Kia, Myrtle Beach Part 3: The word 'cheap' and low prices Part 4: Manufacturing nostalgia vs. economic reality Sponsor ads: Resorts World, Brex, Kia, Myrtle Beach Part 5: Trade deficits are not scoreboards Conclusion: How to spot bad trade policy arguments Outro and final sponsor ads
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