Refutation of protectionism?

Sage · September 24, 2008, 6:38pm

Apart from the standard reductio ad absurdum, what is the refutation of protectionism?

Specifically, what is the a priori proof that tariffs are counterproductive to everyone, including those they are supposed to protect?

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