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Even in a world in which the principles of free trade prevail, states frequently impose protectionist policies.
 
  Discuss the motivations for protectionist behavior in a liberal market and assess how acceptable each motivation would be in today's world economy.
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Because they contain both government control and private ownership, the industrialized economies of the West are often called ___________.
 
  Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.



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Answer to Question 1

Ideal Answer: The ideal answer should:
1. Outline the primary protectionist policies discussed in the text
2. Compare and contrast a number of motivations for a protectionist posture, focusing on attempts to gain advantage for the state in a particular way.
3. Explain whether motivations such as the desire to cater to the political demands of domestic industries, the desire to provide established or new domestic industries room to adjust to unfamiliar or shifting market conditions, etc. are acceptable in the modern world economy.
4. Offer a concise summary and effective conclusion.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: mixed economies





 

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