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Is protectionism good or bad?

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There is a broad consensus among economists that protectionism has a negative effect on economic growth and economic welfare, while free trade and the reduction of trade barriers has a positive effect on economic growth. Protectionism is frequently criticized by economists as harming the people it is meant to help.

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