Economist opinions The literature analyzing the economics of free trade is rich. Economists have done extensive work on the theoretical and empirical effects of free trade. Although it creates winners and losers, the broad consensus among economists is that free trade provides a net gain for society. In a 2006 survey of American economists (83 responders), "87.5% agree that the U.S. should eliminate remaining tariffs and other barriers to trade" and "90.1% disagree with the suggestion that the U.S. should restrict employers from outsourcing work to foreign countries".
Economist opinions The literature analyzing the economics of free trade is rich Economists have done extensive work on the theoretical and empirical effects of free trade Although it creates winners and losers the broad consensus among economists is that free trade provides a net gain for society In a 2006 survey of American economists (83 responders) "875% agree that the US should eliminate remaining tariffs and other barriers to trade" and "901% disagree with the suggestion that the US should restrict employers from outsourcing work to foreign countries"