Critique of World-System Ideology (1) - Comparative Exploitation

Critique of World-System Ideology (1) - Comparative Advantage as Comparative
Exploitation

Certain ideologies serve to maintain a world-system in a particular
configuration. A centerpiece of contemporary world-system ideology is the
doctrine of comparative advantage, which is central in the doctrine of free
trade. This article takes a textbook example of comparative advantage and
stands it on its head. Full text online at:
http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Global_Economy/EA29Dj02.html

Gernot Köhler