witty essays and fables to this day are remarkable and devastating demolitions of protectionism and of all forms of government subsidy and control. He was a truly in favor of mightthe majority, the passions of the moment, and the government.” “Protectionism [is] the negation of the right of property.” “Protectionism is a
may imply Z, when A is false, it may exclude Z as a possibility. For example, protectionism can save some jobs, and the income derived from them, from superior competitors. However, protectionism does not create jobs and wealth for the economy, as protectionists
our economic security. Such fear is a major motive force behind all forms of protectionism--against domestic rivals, international rivals, potential entrants to
a panoply of intrusions, including price ceilings and floors, taxes and subsidies, protectionism (tariffs, quotas, and nontariff barriers), and regulations that deter
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