1. Introduction 2. Historical Development of Protectionism 2.1 Early Protectionist Theories 2.2 Protectionism in the 19th Century 2.3 Post-War Economic Policies 2.4 Globalization and Protectionism 3. Theoretical Perspectives on Protectionism 3.1 Neoclassical Economics 3.2 Keynesian Economics 3.3 Marxist Views on Protectionism 3.4 Institutional Economics Perspective 4. Political Economy of Protectionism 4.1 National Interests and Tariffs 4.2 Lobbying and Economic Policy 4.3 Trade Wars and Diplomacy 5. Case Studies of Protectionist Policies 5.1 Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act 5.2 European Union Trade Policies 5.3 China's Economic Strategies 6. Protectionism and Global Trade Institutions 6.1 Role of the World Trade Organization 6.2 Trade Agreements and Disputes 6.3 Impact on Developing Economies 7. Critiques and Counterarguments 7.1 Economic Inefficiencies of Protectionism 7.2 Social and Cultural Implications 7.3 Long-term Effects on Innovation 8. Conclusion and Future Directions 8.1 Summary of Key Findings 8.2 Implications for Policy Making 8.3 Research Opportunities in Protektionismus
1. How have historical shifts in economic theories influenced the evolution of protectionist policies from the early protectionist theories to the era of globalization? 2. In what ways do political and institutional factors shape the implementation and effectiveness of protectionist measures in different geopolitical contexts?
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