Dalton, Georgia, a town with a population less than 35,000, has developed into a leading producer of carpets, despite its small size. Some government officials argue that the success achieved by firms in Dalton in developing a comparative advantage in
carpet making because of external economies can be used to justify trade barriers as a means to protect an "infant industry." After an infant industry gains experience it can compete in international markets and the trade barriers can be removed. What objections do economists make to this argument in favor of trade barriers?
What will be an ideal response?
Many economists believe that this is the most persuasive argument for protection but experience teaches us that tariffs and quotas can stifle the incentive firms have to become more efficient producers, which is the reason for imposing trade restrictions in the first place. Few firms volunteer to have trade restrictions removed once they have been established.
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