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Eaman Tholal
on Nov 05, 2024Verified
An argument in favor of free trade is that trade barriers force consumers to pay higher prices for protected products than they would otherwise pay.
Trade Barriers
Measures imposed by governments to restrict international trade, typically to protect domestic industries, including tariffs, quotas, and regulations.
Protected Products
Goods that are safeguarded by trade policies or tariffs to give domestic producers a competitive advantage over foreign imports.
- Comprehend the justifications supporting and opposing protectionism, encompassing economic efficiency and its effects on consumers.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the justifications supporting and opposing protectionism, encompassing economic efficiency and its effects on consumers.