[neutrino]

but their GDP per capita is only $1,266 in China and $505 in India. Are they really doing so well?

Sure. Take a look at the numbers again. There's an entry that shows the GDP per capita in terms of buying power.

[Toddsterpatriot]

Sure. Take a look at the numbers again. There's an entry that shows the GDP per capita in terms of buying power.

India $2,610 China $4,698. So what's your point? Of course it's cheaper to live in polluted Third World countries.

In 2002 US GDP per capita was $36,300.

http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/us.html

Still, 7.7 times China's and 13.9 times India's.

So, can you really say that China and India are doing so well with trade barriers?

Would you trade places with either?