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== Within Economics == | == Within Economics == | ||
Protectionism is a position partially opposed to Free Market Capitalism. It supports a limited intervention in the economy by the State - being thus opposed to the "Free Market" aspect - whilst still | Protectionism is a position partially opposed to Free Market [[Capitalism]]. It supports a limited intervention in the economy by the State - being thus opposed to the "Free Market" aspect - whilst still maintaining private property and trade - remaining Capitalism. | ||
Generally, marxist economics adopt positions which could be considered "protectionist" whilst however not adhering to Protectionism ''per sé''. | Generally, marxist economics adopt positions which could be considered "protectionist" whilst however not adhering to Protectionism ''per sé''. | ||
The extent to which protectionism can be enacted are still debated; most economists consider it a temporary measure akin to austerity which is unsustainable over the long term, only partly because of economic reasons<ref>https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2352550922000094</ref>. | The extent to which protectionism can be enacted are still debated; most economists consider it a temporary measure akin to austerity which is unsustainable over the long term, only partly because of economic reasons<ref>https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2352550922000094</ref>. | ||
It's also up to debate whether protectionism is beneficial to the economy: Austrian School and Chicago School economists (and similar, such as those aligned with Mises) believe that it causes more harm than good; Keynesians, instead, believe the opposite. It has also at time been endorsed by proponents of the Green New Deal and the New Deal itself. | It's also up to debate whether protectionism is beneficial to the economy: Austrian School and Chicago School economists (and similar, such as those aligned with Mises) believe that it causes more harm than good; Keynesians, instead, believe the opposite. It has also at time been endorsed by proponents of the Green New Deal and the New Deal itself. | ||
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In the United States, however, where the "Right" can be considered largely synonymous with Neo-Conservatism and Liberalism, it's still an unpopular policy, with notable exceptions such as Donald Trump. | In the United States, however, where the "Right" can be considered largely synonymous with Neo-Conservatism and Liberalism, it's still an unpopular policy, with notable exceptions such as Donald Trump. | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:11, 7 April 2023
Protectionism refers to government policies that restrict international trade to help domestic industries. Protectionist policies are usually implemented with the goal to improve economic activity within a domestic economy but can also be implemented for safety or quality concerns.
Within Economics
Protectionism is a position partially opposed to Free Market Capitalism. It supports a limited intervention in the economy by the State - being thus opposed to the "Free Market" aspect - whilst still maintaining private property and trade - remaining Capitalism.
Generally, marxist economics adopt positions which could be considered "protectionist" whilst however not adhering to Protectionism per sé.
The extent to which protectionism can be enacted are still debated; most economists consider it a temporary measure akin to austerity which is unsustainable over the long term, only partly because of economic reasons[1].
It's also up to debate whether protectionism is beneficial to the economy: Austrian School and Chicago School economists (and similar, such as those aligned with Mises) believe that it causes more harm than good; Keynesians, instead, believe the opposite. It has also at time been endorsed by proponents of the Green New Deal and the New Deal itself.
Within Politics
The position of protectionism is mostly promoted by Populists, particularly on the right (though the "Old Left", contrary to the newer "Progressive Left", also advocated it).
In the United States, however, where the "Right" can be considered largely synonymous with Neo-Conservatism and Liberalism, it's still an unpopular policy, with notable exceptions such as Donald Trump.