Pitfalls of Economic Globalization
‘Nations that trade with each other make themselves mutually dependent: if one has an interest in buying, the other has an interest in selling, and all unions are based on mutual needs.’ Montesquieu, (Charles Louis de Secondat), (1689-1755)
‘An agreement [with the U.S.] to harmonize trade, security, or defence practices would, in the end, require Canada and Mexico to… cede to the United States power over foreign trade and investment, environmental regulation, immigration, and, to a large degree, foreign policy, and even monetary and fiscal policy.’ Roy McLaren (1934-), former Canadian liberal trade minister, (1983)
‘The greatest happiness principle: The greatest happiness of the greatest number of people is the foundation of morals and legislation.’ Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832)
