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Dimension 4 of 12

International Trade

This dimension measures how free you think the exchange of goods and services between countries should be. It ranges from tariff-free trade to protecting domestic industry with barriers, quotas and export subsidies.

Toward more freedom

Free trade, low or no tariffs and openness to foreign competition.

Toward more control

Tariffs and barriers to protect domestic production and jobs.

Debates it touches

  • Free trade agreements
  • Import tariffs
  • Protecting local industry

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The other dimensions

  1. 01 Freedom of Movement & Migration
  2. 02 Fiscal & Tax Policy
  3. 03 Free Speech & Press
  4. 04 International Trade
  5. 05 Privacy & State Surveillance
  6. 06 Property Rights & Contracts
  7. 07 Freedom of Religion & Conscience
  8. 08 Financial & Monetary System
  9. 09 Civil Rights & Lifestyle Choices
  10. 10 Labor & Market Regulation
  11. 11 Criminal Justice & Due Process
  12. 12 Government Spending & Subsidies