4.1.4 protectionism Flashcards
1
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Define protectionism
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Protectionism involves protecting domestic business and home industries against foreign competition and limiting number of imports
2
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What is one of the main government guidelines linked to protectionism
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Free trade
- can benefit all countries be creating opportunities for growth and economic prosperity
3
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What are some benefits of free trade
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It leads to goods and services become more accessible they also become cheaper
4
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What is a risk of protectionism
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Protectionism may force businesses to use more expensive domestic suppliers, therefore making them less competitive
5
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What are some examples of protectionism in practise
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- Tariffs
- subsidies
- state procurement
- soft loans
- Technical Barriers
- quotas