It May Be Demonstrated That Any Protectionist Policy, Which Effectively

question 41

Essay

It may be demonstrated that any protectionist policy, which effectively shifts real resources to import competing industries or sectors will harm export industries or sectors. This may, for example, happen by the strengthening U.S. dollar in the foreign exchange market. Would you propose therefore that export industries lobby against protectionism in International Trade Commission proceedings?
What of consumer advocates?
Discuss the pros and the problems of such a suggestion.

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Definitions:

Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing to sell a product for and the actual price they receive, representing profit or gain.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the total amount that consumers would have been willing to pay for a good or service versus what they actually pay.

Total Surplus

The sum of consumer surplus and producer surplus, measuring the overall welfare benefit to a society from the production and consumption of goods and services.

Domestic Producers

Domestic producers are individuals or companies that produce goods or services within their home country's borders.