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Distortions in the trade policy for development debate: A re-examination of Friedrich List

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This paper re-examines the works of Friedrich List and argues that he had a vision of how to promote economic and social development from the initial state of an advanced agricultural society that has been distorted in the trade policy for development debate. It shows that his vision is much broader than the orthodox label of 'protectionism' conveys. He thus proposed many methods of promoting development, cautioned and suggested measures against the drawbacks of protection, and emphasised exports. It is hoped that this paper will contribute to the debate on the wisdom behind the current push toward trade liberalisation. Copyright 2005, Oxford University Press.

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  • P. Sai-wing Ho, 2005. "Distortions in the trade policy for development debate: A re-examination of Friedrich List," Cambridge Journal of Economics, Cambridge Political Economy Society, vol. 29(5), pages 729-745, September.
  • Handle: RePEc:oup:cambje:v:29:y:2005:i:5:p:729-745
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    1. Armando J. Garcia Pires & José Pedro Pontes, 2015. "Economic development according to Friedrich List," Working Papers Department of Economics 2015/03, ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics and Management, Department of Economics, Universidade de Lisboa.
    2. Luis Rene Cáceres, 2021. "Causes and Consequences of Idle Youth in Guatemala," International Journal of Economics and Finance, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 13(1), pages 1-61, January.

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