Multilateral agreements are not the only method to open markets.
For the first time since the end of the Second World War, multilateral institutions are losing their influence regarding open trade.
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has gone into hibernation after the failure of the Doha Round, and the European Union (EU) — long regarded as a pro-trade force — is facing its own local protectionist pressures. The EU's difficulties in ratifying the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with Canada, and even Brussels' recent attempt to restrict the free movement of labor to satisfy Western Europe's protectionist claims against Eastern Europe, show how the EU trade agenda is challenged.
Exports are seen as the only key to prosperity. This is simply wrong.
Moreover, in the United-States, the election of Donald Trump marks the beginning of a new protectionist era. Trump considers both the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) as contrary to America's interests. He asked for a renegotiation of NAFTA and even mentioned the possibility of withdrawing from the WTO.
The recent nomination of Peter Navarro, an economist well-known for his hostility against China's growing commercial influence, as head of the newly created National Trade Council confirms the will of the new administration to engage in a new "trade war" — reflecting the old mercantilist bias that views international trade as a zero-sum game.
If these countries had waited for a global consensus before opening their markets, they would have lost decades of economic development.
Fortunately, there is still a way to promote free trade despite the fact that Europe and America are likely to retreat from the global trade liberalization agenda. Multilateralism is indeed not the only method to open markets. Actually, one can say multilateral approaches have long been motivated by mercantilist instincts: trade agreements are based on the belief that opening markets is only viable on a strictly reciprocal basis. Imports are seen as a trade-off and exports are considered to be the only key to prosperity. This is simply wrong.
The benefits of international trade can be precisely evaluated by the value of imports that can be bought with a unit of exports. In other words, international trade is always a positive-sum game. That is why free trade can be promoted without any treaty.
A country that unilaterally opens its markets benefits from its comparative advantage independent from other governments' remaining trade restrictions. An open economy allows its citizens to purchase cheaper quality products and favors a better division of labor and specialization. Everyone becomes more productive, and wealth production increases while poverty declines.
Unilateral free trade is not just a theory. The repeal of the British Corn Laws in 1846 is a leading example of the success of a major initiative towards autonomous liberalization. To take more contemporary cases, Hong Kong and Singapore are also known to have unilaterally settled two of the most liberal trade regimes in the world. New Zealand adopted similar agricultural policies in the late 80s, well before the agreement on agriculture concluded under the WTO in 1994, which still has not ended European and American agricultural protectionist policies.
If these countries had waited for a global consensus before opening their markets, they would have lost several years or decades of economic development.
It would be easier to spread a pro-trade culture by iteration and emulation rather than relying on multilateral institutions.
It would be obviously naïve to think these initiatives could be taken by Europe or America in the short term given their respective political situations. But the world's march towards open trade does not have to be slowed down by these countries. This is true for other OECD countries, emerging countries and even developing countries.
A 2005 World Bank report reminds us "of the 21 percentage point cuts in average weighted tariffs of all developing countries between 1983 and 2003, unilateral reforms account for roughly two-thirds of the reduction." This reduction shows that the importance of multilateralism has been overrated.
Nowadays, tariffs are not the main issue, though. World trade now has to face the increasing proliferation of non-tariff barriers. Rather than waiting for the unanimity of world leaders, governments wishing to save precious time and work on the economic development of their countries should set an example by recognizing foreign regulatory regimes and unleash the benefits of international competition.
The decline of multilateralism in favor of local liberalizations does not necessarily jeopardize the hope of setting a global, trade-friendly order. It would be easier to spread a pro-trade culture by iteration and emulation rather than relying on multilateral institutions. After all, given the political context and the impossibility to get a world consensus, these institutions would do nothing more than leave remaining global trade in deadlock.
This article is adapted from an earlier French-language version.
Ferghane Azihari is Local Coordinator for European Students for Liberty in France, regular contributor to the Ludwig von Mises Institute and a Young Voices Advocate.


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Sometimes it is necessary to install the Play Store manually. Here is an article that will explain how to download the Google Play Store for free in its latest version and how to install it now on your Android smartphone. This page is continuously updated with the APKs of the latest versions of the Play Store available for download.
What is the Google Play Store?
The Google Play Store is the official Google application that provides access to a huge amount of content. It comes by default on most Andrtechoid devices sold. Formerly called Android Market, the Californian giant finally renamed it Google Play. If it is true that it sometimes has some small bugs (we explain here the odd numbers of errors from the Play Store), each of them has its solution. If you don't have the Play Store apk, don't hesitate to install it, it will simplify your life!
Check your current version of the Google Play Store
Updates take time and don't come at the same time for all Android devices. This is why it is sometimes useful to download and install a newer version of the Google Play Store, especially if it is a problem for you. Before you hurry to download the latest APK file from the Play Store, you should first check which version of the Play Store app you have installed at the moment. Here's how to do it:
Go to Settings, then apps and notifications
Find Google Play and tap it (you may need to tap See all apps)
Tap Advanced and scroll to the bottom to see the version number
If your Google Play app is working normally and the only reason you are downloading is because of your impatience, you can also check the version of the app in the Play Store app itself. Open it, press the three lines (menu button) in the upper left corner, go to Settings and scroll down to the bottom to see the exact number.
Google Play Store version numbers
The numbering system for versions of the Google Play Store may seem a little confusing at first, but it's easy to get an idea. If the jumps between the figures seem strange to you, it is simply because Google has not published the intermediate versions.
Download the APK from the Google Play Store
Please note that this guide is for owners of an Android device with a licensed version of Play Store. We recognize that it is sometimes necessary to reinstall or reinstall the Play Store app.
As usual, most changes are made under the hood, in order to make everything smoother. We were unable to find any significant user interface changes or new features in the latest version of the Google Play app. If you download the update and notice errors, check out our Google Play Store troubleshooting guide.
Install the Google Play Store
Nothing is easier than installing an APK. If you are an AndroidPIT reader, the APK file has no secrets for you. For others, an APK is a file format containing the entire application installable on Android. You can install this file without going through Google Play and without necessarily being connected to the Internet.
Install the Google Play Store with your smartphone
For older versions of Android (before Oreo), simply go to your configuration menu and activate the installation from unknown sources, then open the link above. You will be asked to indicate if you allow the download and installation. APKMirror is a safe source, so it's okay to press yes.
Facebook apk is an application allowing users to access their account via their Smartphone. It was published by the social network Facebook.
Once you've reinstalled the Google Play Store app, you shouldn't have to manually download each subsequent version again. As soon as there is a newer version than the one you have, the Google Play app will automatically update. If you still have problems, however, it's time to see if you have a concern.
Problems with the Google Play Store
Google Services Framework is a crucial service that allows the Play Store to communicate with the applications on your device, allowing automatic updates and so on. if these functions stop working, or if you have other problems, then there may be a problem with the service. In this case, you need to clear the cache of Google Play Store and Google Play Services:
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In preparing this book, author Chris Guillbeau identified 1,500 individuals who built businesses earning $50,000 or more from a modest investment (in many cases, $100 or less), and from that group he's chosen to focus on the 50 most intriguing case studies. In nearly all cases, people with no special skills discovered aspects of their personal passions that could be monetized, and were able to restructure their lives in ways that gave them greater freedom and fulfillment.
Here, finally, distilled into one easy-to-use guide, are the most valuable lessons from those who've learned how to turn what they do into a gateway to self-fulfillment. It's all about finding the intersection between your "expertise" – even if you don't consider it such - and what other people will pay for. You don't need an MBA, a business plan or even employees. All you need is a product or service that springs from what you love to do anyway, people willing to pay, and a way to get paid.
Almost all microbusiness building follows this sequence of events. Of course, we'll be discussing specifics as we go along, but it's always better to start from where you are than wait for everything to be perfect.
o Can you contact your customer list with a special offer or incentive?
o Can you introduce a new product or service to complement your existing portfolio?
o If you're a coach or consultant, can you offer a special deal for clients who prepay?
o Is there a new way you can attract subscribers, clients, or customers?
But one way or another ... just do something. Friedrich Engels said: "An ounce of action is worth a ton of theory." Choose the ounce of action today.
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		System.out.println(test.NumberOf1(Integer.MIN_VALUE));
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Late last month, it was revealed that GameStop had been given the go-ahead by Sony to "open the floodgates" for "unlimited" PS4 pre-orders. Now, GameStop has had to close their floodgates, with the standard PS4 edition sold out on their website.
The pricier bundles are still available (limited to one per household), and you may be able to pre-order at your local store before their quota is filled, but it's clear that stocks are now limited and if you plan on pre-ordering, the sooner you do it, the better. The Xbox One Day One Edition is also still available on GameStop, if you plan to pre-order it.
Over on Amazon, the PS4 has been doing equally well, with the launch day edition becoming the best selling console of the year, despite selling out in less than a day.
Have you pre-ordered, and if so, where? Let us know if you'll be playing the PS4 on launch day in the comments below.


Yep we did it! We made a healthy Christmas pudding recipe and it's about to rock your world. Wait when we say 'we did it' we actually mean Merrymaker Mum did. Mum made the Christmas pudding. Yep we do have the best Mum in the whole world (not even being bias or over exaggerating!).
This epic recipe is an app exclusive recipe. So if you've already got our app, you've already got access to this delish recipe! Along with this recipe, you get over 100 more recipes PLUS we add new ones… Every. Single. Week. All the new ones we publish to the site and extra special app only recipes like this one!
We've also added a special Xmas sweet treat bundle to the app, it's an in-app purchase ($1.49) and you get to unlock 5 more exclusive Christmas sweet treat recipes. Fun and yum!
Anyway back to the pudding!
We never knew the magic of Christmas pudding, especially because it's healthy Christmas pudding! #Winning.
When you think about it with all the dried fruit you really don't need to add sugar! Ahh!
Also… our recommendation is to make this coconut caramel sauce (maybe a double batch).
Get all the info on the app HERE!
Make it then drizzle it all over your pudding and go to healthy Christmas pudding bliss land. But seriously, it's a real place when you have this pud in your life.
To get your hand on this delish recipe, simply download our app (Android and iPhone). It's just $4.49 (AUD).


I want to personally thank the guys who brought incredible beats, and put together a seamless night.
I can't say enough about these talented individuals.
Big thanks to Corey Lane and the staff at Kiss N Fly for being really cool and straightforward through the whole process.
Also want to recognize Chris Gentile for his hard work dealing with crackheads at the door, and dealing with my guestlist and bizarre mulitcolored ticket scheme.
In addition I want to thank Sigfried Bobrek and the nice people at AUTOBRENNT were great to work with and the photographer from ONE NIGHT ONLY did an incredible job of capturing the night.
I can't forget Paras Shah for his help with design, and Jon Sherman at FLAVORPAPER for his help with the invites, and his incredible printing facility in Brooklyn.


Join us as Tom Gilovich from Cornell University discusses how experiences enhance social relations more readily and effectively than material goods.
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Cloud Storage: Is There Value?
A few ways to assess whether or not cloud computing is for you and your business.
Cloud storage can be an excellent perk that most businesses can benefit from. Thankfully, we're going to cover cloud computing and some of the perks it offers. With this being said, here's a look at cloud computing and the possible value it could have for your business.
Cloud computing is a method of storing data online, as opposed to storing data on physical hard drive space. In addition to being easy to access for the user/business, cloud computing is an excellent method of backup in the event of an unforeseen circumstance, including fire or inclement weather. Being as fast and effective as physical hard drives, many businesses use cloud computing to store their data.
There is No Need To Replace What You Have – Switching to cloud computing doesn't mean you've thrown away money on the systems you're currently operating with. You can easily build on what you have established with cloud computing and avoid making additional, potentially costly, upgrades.
Reduce Operation Costs – Cloud computing allows you to scale your storage on an as-needed basis. This means that you can keep your operation costs low and make your information easier to justify on the books. With costs being attributed to usage, it's easy to predict how much you'll cloud space you'll need.
Provides Agility – The more agile your business is, the more successful it can be. With cloud services being created to be self-provisioning and heavily automated, they allow businesses to scale what's needed for operation. The end result allows businesses to quickly respond to a customer's demand and utilize all space needed for operations, eliminating excess data space.
Portability – Given that cloud based information is stored online, it's incredibly portable. You can easily move your data between traditional computing software and cloud computing as often as you'd like without difficulty. The flexibility between these platforms allow businesses to get the best of both worlds when it comes to cloud computing and their traditional storage software.
Mobility – Cloud computing allows businesses to engage their employees from anywhere, given the mobility of the company's information, as it's stored in the cloud. When an employee receives the login credentials, they can work on the go and be more productive.


This Hand of Fatima also has the Blue Evil Eye. The holder of this bracelet uses it to be protected from negative energies. The most common negative energy being envious glares from people wishing you no good.
The Blue Evil Eye or Lucky Eye symbol is a famous Mediterranean amulet for protection against the "Evil Eye" or not-so-well-meaning people with the eyes of jealousy and envy who harbor ill-intention towards your family, achievement and good fortune, despite their praises and compliments. It was believed that, this eye saw all the wickedness in the world and removed poverty and ignorance.
One for yourself and one for your friend.
Pendant Size: 2.5x3cm | 1x 1.18 inches.