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Why would countries promote protectionist laws, while also negotiate for freer trade internationally?

How does competition, whether domestic or foreign, harm businesses?

What are main reasons for protecting 鈥渋nfant industries鈥�? Why is it difficult to stop protecting them?

Economists sometimes say that protectionism is the 鈥渟econd-best鈥� choice for dealing with any particular problem. What they mean is that there is often a policy choice that is more direct or effective for dealing with the problem鈥攁 choice that would still allow the benefits of trade to occur. Explain why protectionism is a 鈥渟econd-best鈥� choice for: a. helping workers as a group b. helping industries stay strong c. protecting the environment d. advancing national defense

Assume two countries, Thailand (T) and Japan (J), have one good: cameras. The demand (d) and supply (s) for cameras in Thailand and Japan is described by the following functions: QdT = 60 鈥� P QsT = 鈥�5 + 1 4 P QdJ = 80 鈥� P QsJ = 鈥�10 + 1 2 P P is the price measured in a common currency used in both countries, such as the Thai Baht. a. Compute the equilibrium price (P) and quantities (Q) in each country without trade. b. Now assume that free trade occurs. The free- trade price goes to 56.36 Baht. Who exports and imports cameras and in what quantities?