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“The message from history is so blatantly obvious - that free trade causes mutual prosperity while protectionism causes poverty - that it seems incredible that anybody ever thinks otherwise. There is not a single example of a country opening its borders to trade and ending up poorer.”

Quote by Matt Ridley

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Matt Ridley is a British journalist, author, and biologist. He is known for his in-depth exploration of science, nature, and human behavior. Born on February 7, 1958, Ridley's career spans multiple disciplines, including economics, genetics, and politics. more

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