Abstract
This chapter argues that protectionism, as expressed by restrictive trade policies, does not improve the welfare of those who initiated the process. Labor does not enjoy higher rates of employment in the declining industries, and the management and shareholders do not receive higher profits. Moreover, in most cases, the restrictive trade policy does reverse the trend in trade patterns.
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