Match each argument for protectionism with the best counter-argument. Protectionism helps new industries develop. Protectionism prevents firms from strategically dumping goods to monopolize the market. Trade creates more jobs than it destroys, i.e., free trade leads to net job creation. Protectionism saves jobs. Answer Bank Many companies have succeeded without protectionist policies. Trade leads to higher wages and opens up more opportunities for individuals in less developed nations. It is often difficult to distinguish between predatory pricing and legal pricing strategies. Protectionism prevents the exploitation of foreign workers who are underpaid.

Match each argument for protectionism with the best counter-argument. Protectionism helps new industries develop. Protectionism prevents firms from strategically dumping goods to monopolize the market. Trade creates more jobs than it destroys, i.e., free trade leads to net job creation. Protectionism saves jobs. Answer Bank Many companies have succeeded without protectionist policies. Trade leads to higher wages and opens up more opportunities for individuals in less developed nations. It is often difficult to distinguish between predatory pricing and legal pricing strategies. Protectionism prevents the exploitation of foreign workers who are underpaid.

ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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