Joseph Stiglitz

Globalization and trade liberalization were supposed to make us all better off through the mechanism of trickle-down economics. What we seemed to be seeing instead was trickle-up economics, accompanied by a destruction of democratic politics, as we moved ever closer to a system of 'one dollar, one vote' as opposed to 'one person, one vote.

American Economist

Helmut Sohmen

If the two largest economies in the world don't show us a good example on trade liberalization, then you can't expect the smaller and weaker economies to take the risks. The initiative, the momentum and the drive really do have to come from Japan and the U.S.

Austrian Lawyer

John Bruton

The EU and the U.S. often work together to develop international standards. This is the case in fighting terrorism and transnational crime, advancing trade liberalization, and combating piracy and intellectual property violations.

Irish Politician

Ibrahim Babangida

We have established a new basis in our country in which economic liberalization would continue to flourish alongside democratic forces and deregulated power structure.

Nigerian Statesman

Ksenia Sobchak

The only thing which is important to do is to tell about the values I share. It's to say how important liberalization of Russia is.

Russian Politician

Noam Chomsky

Now financial liberalization is just a catastrophe waiting to happen, and there are very well understood reasons for that.

American Activist

Roberto Azevedo

Trade liberalization can be contagious, and the opening of markets regionally can spark progress multilaterally as well.

Brazilian Diplomat

Francois Hollande

There cannot be any concessions on the matter of human rights or the criteria for visa liberalisation.

French Statesman

Azim Premji

The Western world loves liberalisation, provided it doesn't affect them.

Indian Businessman

Peter Mandelson

I certainly believe that we gain through open trade and liberalisation.

British Politician

Focusing on the increased opportunities for international trade and business.

Trade Growth

Highlighting reduction in government intervention in business activities.

Less Control

Implies that freeing trade rules can stimulate a country's economy.

Economic Boost

Indicates that making rules less strict can help private companies develop.

Private Sector Growth

Suggests that less stringent policies can speed up business processes.

Faster Decisions

Indicates more product variety in the market due to relaxed regulations.

Diverse Products

Refers to a society becoming more accepting and diverse.

Social Inclusion

Means people's viewpoints and beliefs are becoming more open and accepting.

Broader Minds

Emphasizes a shift towards more progressive practices and policies.

Progressive Change

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 Next, a process of political democratization, which has fostered individual rights. And finally, a process of rationalization of economic production and of trade liberalization. These three intertwined processes

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