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Protection considered redundant unless higher efficiency is attained. In light of the development of global capital markets the assumption of this argument is no longer valid.
Counter Arguments
Beggar Thy Neighbor policy Could result in retaliation and consequently a Trade War Many Strategic Trade policies influenced by Politically important groups .
Why are the taxpayers not able to generate enough political pressure to counter the imposition of trade barriers?
The gain per person on free trade is usually lower than the loss per person. Governments tap nationalistic sentiments while employing these theories. Existence of powerful lobbyists.
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