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Definition of Protectionism
1. Noun. The policy of imposing duties or quotas on imports in order to protect home industries from overseas competition.
Specialized synonyms: Import Barrier, Trade Barrier
Derivative terms: Protectionist
Definition of Protectionism
1. n. The doctrine or policy of protectionists. See Protection, 4.
Definition of Protectionism
1. Noun. A policy of protecting the domestic producers of a product by imposing tariffs, quotas or other barriers on imports. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Protectionism
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Protectionism
Literary usage of Protectionism
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Great Depression, 1929-1938: Lessons for the 1980s by Christian Saint-Etienne (1984)
"THE RISE IN protectionism IN THE 19705 AND EARLY 19805 For three decades before
the conclusion of the Tokyo Round of Multilateral Trade Negotiations (MTN) ..."
2. The American Commercial Policy: Three Historical Essays by Ugo Rabbeno (1895)
"An entire chapter on Frederick List, in this study of American protectionism,
might at first sight appear out of place. We do not propose, however, ..."
3. Fraser's Magazine for Town and Country (1881)
"ENGLAND UNDER protectionism AND UNDER FREE TRADE. ... An actual return to
protectionism is probably impossible, but it would not be wise on the part of the ..."
4. Industrial America; Berlin Lectures of 1906 by James Laurence Laughlin (1906)
"In much the same way the United States finds itself in the clutches of protectionism;
it cannot easily rid itself of the system, it is a heavy obstacle to ..."
5. Fraser's Magazine by Robert Louis Stevenson (1881)
"ENGLAND UNDER protectionism AND UNDER FREE TRADE. ... An actual return to
protectionism is probably impossible, but it would not be wise on the part of the ..."
6. Principles of Political Economy by Charles Gide (1903)
"V. The History of protectionism During antiquity and the Middle Ages international
trade Wcas not so widespread as it is to-day. ..."
7. Speeches, Correspondence and Political Papers of Carl Schurz by Carl Schurz (1913)
"... it is still doubtful whether it will open the popular mind to the fact that
protectionism is a more prolific breeder of corruption than anything else. ..."
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