Discussion—Protectionism or Free Trade? For Professor Ryan

Discussion—Protectionism or Free Trade?

Using Argosy University’s online library resources, conduct research into the arguments for protectionism and free trade as they apply to US companies.

Then, do the following:

• Compare and contrast the arguments for protectionism as a good and a bad approach for the US.
• In the final paragraph of your posting, express your personal views on this topic: protectionism or free trade.

Be sure to cite your sources.

Write your initial response in a minimum of 300 words. Apply APA standards to the citation of sources.

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• Provide substantive comments by contributing new, relevant information or quotes from course reading, academic and trade journals, company Web sites, or other sources; build on the remarks or questions of others; or share practical examples of key concepts from your experiences, professional or personal.
• Make sure your writing is clear, concise, and in an organized manner; demonstrates ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and displays accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

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