Debaters Without Borders Notes

 

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Economic Freedom and International Terrorism

• Dr. Anne Bradley Argues that Economic Freedom is Part of Fighting Terrorism (January 29, 2018)

Dr. Bradley also touched upon the debate of economic freedom vs. political freedom. She argued that economic freedom is a part of political freedom. Strong markets lead to more democratic and less oppressive political systems. She backed up her analysis by referencing the Economic Freedom of the World Report and demonstrating how the most economic free countries tended to have more democratic and open political systems.

• How Americans Can Use Economic Principles to Fight Terrorism, (LearnLiberty, October 3, 2016)

Terrorism may seem like a new phenomenon, but it’s as old as people. In fact, the modern word “terrorism” first appeared during the French Reign of Terror in 1793-1794 and was used to describe the actions of the French government.