In theory, the meaning of "free trade" is simple: it is the reduction, and ultimately, elimination of government-imposed barriers to international trade. Emotionally, free trade is a tinderbox of ...
This explainer from Mike Feroli at JPMorgan does a pretty good job showing why a focus on trade deficits as a measure of US economic vitality is wrongheaded (bold is by me): When each worker in the ...
To provide an idea of the level on the job market, here are some of the outstanding trade job market papers from the last few years: Bordeu, Olivia (2023) "Commuting Infrastructure in Fragmented ...