[p2p-research] feral trade

[Reid Cornwell]

Patrick,

Until today I had never heard the term "feral" applied to trade. My response
was a guess. On that note, "free trade" refers to trade without tariffs,
taxation, or preferential regulation. In my mind "feral" trade would be
beneath the radar of all authority. For example, a carpenter builds a
cabinet and sells it for (unreported) cash or does an in-kind trade.

IMHO, smuggling could be considered feral trade. (just a guess)

Reid 

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Reid Cornwell wrote:
> I think of "feral" as uncontrolled or regulated. As a feral (wild) dog or
> cat. I.e. "feral trade" would be uncontrolled or regulated trade.
>

This sounds very close to definitions of "Free Trade".  I wonder how
it is different?

Are "Free Trade" advocates against income-tax and sales-tax since they
inhibit (punish) exchange?

What about "Feral Trade" adherents?

Thanks,
Patrick

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