i think the main point i’m disagreeing with people on is where to draw the line on self-reliance. it may be naive of me but i’m for a “put on your own mask before helping others” approach where countries trade for what they cannot make. a country is not a single subsistence farmer, it’s a huge collection of people.
That’s the North Korea model. I don’t think people in North Korea enjoy life much.
“Countries trade for what they’re not specialized at” is the South Korean model. They import almost everything, and export high-end electronics, cargo ships, cars, etc.
I would rather live in South Korea, don’t know about you.
good answer.
i think the main point i’m disagreeing with people on is where to draw the line on self-reliance. it may be naive of me but i’m for a “put on your own mask before helping others” approach where countries trade for what they cannot make. a country is not a single subsistence farmer, it’s a huge collection of people.
That’s the North Korea model. I don’t think people in North Korea enjoy life much.
“Countries trade for what they’re not specialized at” is the South Korean model. They import almost everything, and export high-end electronics, cargo ships, cars, etc.
I would rather live in South Korea, don’t know about you.
i think technically “juche” is the north korean model, which specifically lists what industries are allowed and not. doesn’t seem like a good idea.