What's Wrong with Protectionism: Answering Common Objections to Free Trade

by Pierre Lemieux

Book Overview

Putting tariffs on imported goods or setting other barriers to international trade can be tempting for politicians. They assume that many of their constituents believe that free trade is not fair trade and that other countries aren't playing by the rules. This belief makes it easy for industry leaders to demand protection for their businesses and their workers-to "put America first." But Americans should resist the siren calls of protectionism. In...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 153812212X
• ISBN13: 9781538122129
• Release Date: August 2018
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 142 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.2" x 8.0"