I always get a kick out of Patri's work, but it raises the question, why are countries so reluctant to sell or trade territory? Even if it's universally considered short-sighted, well, governments do a lot of short-sighted things. What incentives are missing?
I've wondered that too. Why doesn't Mexico set up a bunch of low-tax, corporate run, special economic zones to attract high tech businesses from the US? With low taxes, low cost of living, and a proper regulatory environment, many businesses would set up shop. Mexico could make an enormous amount of money.
