Export Bans on Medical Supplies Can Be Lethal

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April 23, 2020

Export Bans on Medical Supplies Can Be Lethal

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Donald J. Boudreaux

Senior Fellow, F. A. Hayek Program for Advanced Study in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics

Veronique de Rugy

George Gibbs Chair in Political Economy

Donald Boudreaux and Veronique de Rugy argue that banning the export of medical supplies would harm not only foreigners, but Americans too. Read more at The Hill.

Export Bans on Medical Supplies Can Be Lethal

Donald J. Boudreaux

Veronique de Rugy

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