 &gt; Ask any economist what issue they agree on, and the first answer you’re likely to hear is “free trade is good.”  The general public disagrees vehemently, but economists are almost unanimous on this point.<p>I&#x27;ve never heard an economist claim free trade will lead to lower unemployment. I&#x27;ve heard that it will lead to more efficient markets. But efficiency != equality, and its completely possible the gains go to the top while the losses go to the bottom.