Arguments for Protection: Economic and Non-Economic | Economics
Several arguments are advanced to justify a policy of protection. Haberler has classified these arguments into two groups: 1. Economic Arguments 2. Non-Economic Arguments. These arguments are analysed below: 1. Economic Arguments: The principal economic arguments in support of a protectionist commercial policy are as follows: (i) Infant Industry Argument: The most effective, accepted and sustained argument in support of [...]