So what do we do with people who would rather watch the Al-Jazeera miniseries, "The Protocols of the Elders of Zion," than "We Are the World"?
>Strictly as a practical matter, not knowing anything about the
>economies of the relevant countries, I suspect that imposition
>of 'economic opportunity' in the shape of trade liberalization
>would stir up even more opposition, at least in the short run,
>since I imagine there are plenty of petit-bourgeoisie and
>peasants, and few proletarians.
Come on. Suspend the provisions of the Multi-Fiber Agreement that apply to Pakistan, Bangladesh, and the rest of the Middle East... and quadruple their textile-industry employment, exports, and output within a year. Add on lots of trade adjustment assistance for the Carolinas and LA, and it seems a win-win for everyone...
Brad DeLong
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>The only operational component of the Lieberman formula is
>the use of force. All the rest stands to be illusory, eventually
>(perhaps quickly) resulting in dire consequences from the
>use of force.
This is the dilemma of Graham Greene's _Quiet American_, isn't it? All the hopes for development, prosperity, and "third ways" quickly prove illusory...
Brad DeLong