Gustaf
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« on: March 22, 2009, 06:48:50 PM » |
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1. Protectionism is a "specific" policy. It's really up to you to explain why certain trade restrictions should be enforced.
2. But, hey, I can give you some. More efficient production/consumption makes the world as a whole better off. The trade wouldn't take place if it weren't beneficial. This is a lot easier to prove if you've studied economics though.
3. The basic principle to me is fairness. Free trade means a rule of law, where everyone is allowed to compete without anyone interfering. Protectionism means that whoever has the most power to do whatever they want win out. This usually consists of powerful lobby groups.
But, as I said above, I'd like you to explain what protectionist policies you want and why. It's a lot easier to show from that starting point that it isn't a good idea.
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