Why Protectionism, Not Economic Liberalization, Will Worsen The Coronavirus Epidemic In Any Infected Country
It's a good thing that Filipinos are TEMPORARILY banned from going to South Korea for their own good. South Korea even raised a red flag because the Coronavirus outbreak is out of control . However, I'm glad to hear that South Korea is TAKING ACTION and it has the RESOURCES. Now, before anybody can start saying, "Well blame free markets for the Coronavirus!" - you can consider the fact that the virus itself can hit any country whether it's a free market or not. All it needs are suitable conditions to breed and multiply. For example, the Coronavirus is hitting Japan not because it's a free market but because it's a cold country. Let's consider the reality of the Coronavirus spread. A recent report from Cebu Daily News has it that his majesty Emperor Kim Jung Un of North Korea warns of serious consequences if virus reaches North Korea . However, the same link that has Emperor Kim warn about it also describes North Korea as, "The impoverished na...