SEZs are loopholes, and capitalism breathes through loopholes. But like all loopholes, they tend to benefit those who can afford to hire the lawyers who can identify said loopholes. Original Article: “What Would Mises Have Thought of “Special Economic Zones”?” This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher Condon. Narrated by Michael Stack. [embedded content] You Might Also Like The Federal Reserve Keeps Buying Mortgages 2022-01-10 Runaway house price inflation continues to characterize the U.S. market. House prices across the country rose 15.8% on average in October 2021 from the year before. U.S. house prices are far over their 2006 Bubble peak, and remain over the
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SEZs are loopholes, and capitalism breathes through loopholes. But like all loopholes, they tend to benefit those who can afford to hire the lawyers who can identify said loopholes.
Original Article: “What Would Mises Have Thought of “Special Economic Zones”?”
This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher Condon. Narrated by Michael Stack.
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