by Fred L. Smith, Jr.
November 2, 1997

Do trade bans really advance moral causes such as environmental protection or human rights? Wouldn't opening economic doors better advance moral concerns? On environmental grounds, the data shows that wealthier is healthier and richer is cleaner -- and trade advances both these results. The human rights issue is perhaps less clear cut, but would the Soviet Union have collapsed as quickly had America restricted the flow of computers, copiers, and fax machines?"