Drew Hanson, chapter 12, question 6

The most interesting example, to me, in this chapter was the example of how silly protectionist theory is that had to do with the Mississippi River. As far as trade is concerned, the Mississippi is just as arbitrary a border as any country border is. The example only appears obvious because we value both sides of our country the same and it's obvious that we are getting bad deals both ways by cutting ourselves off. People should think of the world, and people, more globally.