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The Export-Import Bank Should Be Abolished

… Moreover, in 1981, the EXIM’s practice was to bestow about two thirds of its subsidies on a handful of giant … Moreover, in 1981, the EXIM’s practice was to bestow about two thirds of its subsidies on a handful of giant … - page 716

… that exceeded $10 million per project. That put an end to about 85 percent of the Bank’s financing obligations. As the … that exceeded $10 million per project. That put an end to about 85 percent of the Bank’s financing obligations. As the … - page 718

… many claims - 10444 Supporters of EXIM make many claims about the benefits that our nation and citizens derive from … Page number 718 … Supporters of EXIM make many claims about the benefits that our nation and citizens derive from … - page 718

… most exports financed by EXIM would have taken place without government support. Many companies have said so … most exports financed by EXIM would have taken place without government support. Many companies have said so … - page 719

… impact on jobs .””” While this is acommon misconception about exports, it is one worth correcting. As trade economists … could acquire all of the imports that it currently gets without exporting anything in exchange, that would be the best … impact on jobs.””” While this is acommon misconception about exports, it is one worth correcting. As trade economists … - page 719

… to promise that it will “re-emerge from the years of being out of the long-term export finance business and restore its … to promise that it will “re-emerge from the years of being out of the long-term export finance business and restore its … - page 720

… Even in countries touted as leaders - 10470 Even in countries touted as leaders in relying on ECA financing, ECA-backed … 4.7 percent of total exports. Moreover, even that is an outlier. For 23 of the 28 countries on this list Gncluding … - page 721

… placed at a competitive disadvantage by the subsidies doled out to larger competitors. In fact, the Bank’s support for … placed at a competitive disadvantage by the subsidies doled out to larger competitors. In fact, the Bank’s support for … - page 722

… with other governments’ ECAs. If the Bank were serious about competing against China , it would be targeting the … with other governments’ ECAs. If the Bank were serious about competing against China, it would be targeting the … - page 722

… their foreign sales attract commercial financing without government support. The lack of demand for EXIM products … their foreign sales attract commercial financing without government support. The lack of demand for EXIM products … - page 723

The Case for Free Trade

… T rade policy is about more than - 11688 T rade policy is about more than goods and services: It is a statement of … Case for Free Trade Page number 796 … T rade policy is about more than goods and services: It is a statement of … - page 796

… and regulatory capture. Policymakers should be modest about what they can accomplish through trade policy and need … and regulatory capture. Policymakers should be modest about what they can accomplish through trade policy and need … - page 796

… to specialize in what they do best—which is how they outcompete the rest of the world in technology, … to specialize in what they do best—which is how they outcompete the rest of the world in technology, … - page 796

… Trade policy cannot favor one sector over another without causing tradeoffs that outweigh the benefits. Neither free trade nor protectionism … Trade policy cannot favor one sector over another without causing tradeoffs that outweigh the benefits. Neither … - page 796

… Trade-unrelated provisions are routinely hijacked by progressives - 11703 Trade-unrelated provisions are routinely hijacked by progressives and rent-seekers and … Trade Page number 797 … Trade-unrelated provisions are routinely hijacked by progressives and rent-seekers and … - page 797

… reality that in a democracy, the other side holds power about half of the time, but progressives run most agencies … reality that in a democracy, the other side holds power about half of the time, but progressives run most agencies … - page 797

… Value. Just as communication is impossible without agreedupon definitions of words, coherent policymaking is impossible without coherent categories. Policies are not likely to succeed … Value. Just as communication is impossible without agreedupon definitions of words, coherent policymaking … - page 798

… Fortunately, however, the tariffs’ distorting effects were outweighed by market growth elsewhere. The 19th century saw … Fortunately, however, the tariffs’ distorting effects were outweighed by market growth elsewhere. The 19th century saw … - page 798

… In trade, as in most other areas, few people ever zoom out to see the big picture, which is one reason why so many … In trade, as in most other areas, few people ever zoom out to see the big picture, which is one reason why so many … - page 799

… growth, made possible by a growing internal market throughout the 19th century and a growing international market in … from farm to factory did not shrink the labor force or farm output. Later, the transition from factories to services did … growth, made possible by a growing internal market throughout the 19th century and a growing international market in … - page 799

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