Protectionism Flashcards

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What is protectionism

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Application of trade policy where state discourages imports

Protects local industries

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Positives of protectionism

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Industrial development 
Infant industries survival 
Stable wages, high SOL
Increased employment 
Natural resources protected
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How does it protect industrial base

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Maintain domestic employment (beggar my neighbor policy)
Protecting workers
Diversifying industrial base
Developing strategic industries

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How does it protect particular industries

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Dumping preventing
Infant industries
Declining industries
Protecting domestic standards (stability, resources)

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