Why the Preaching Must Never Stop: Henry George’s and Paul Krugman’s Respective Contributions to the Free Trade Debate

Abstract

A careful look is taken at Henry George's 1886 presentation of the free trade idea both in terms of its scientific merit as well as the political context in which it was developed. Paul Krugman's treatment of the free trade doctrine is reviewed briefly. Some thoughts about the future of toleration are offered. A case can be made in favor of unrestricted migration of any people and its culture. In a borderless world, trade would remain a substitute for migration, and migration would become a substitute for trade itself.