Would Protectionism Defuse Global Imbalances and Spur Economic Activity? A Scenario Analysis

59 Pages Posted: 20 Nov 2006 Last revised: 20 Mar 2022

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Hamid Faruqee

International Monetary Fund (IMF) - Research Department

Douglas Laxton

International Monetary Fund (IMF) - Research Department

Dirk Muir

Bank of Canada

Paolo A. Pesenti

Federal Reserve Bank of New York; National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)

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Date Written: November 2006

Abstract

In the evolving debate and analysis of global imbalances, a commonly overlooked issue pertains to rising protectionism. This paper attempts to fill that gap, examining the macroeconomic implications of trade policy changes through the lens of a dynamic general equilibrium model of the world economy encompassing four regional blocs. Simulation exercises are carried out to consider the imposition of uniform and discriminatory tariffs on trading partners as well as the case of tariff retaliation. We also discuss a scenario in which a 'globalization backlash' lowers the degree of competition in import-competing sectors, and compare the implications of higher markups in the product and labor markets.

Suggested Citation

Faruqee, Hamid and Laxton, Douglas and Muir, Dirk and Pesenti, Paolo A., Would Protectionism Defuse Global Imbalances and Spur Economic Activity? A Scenario Analysis (November 2006). NBER Working Paper No. w12704, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=945344

Hamid Faruqee

International Monetary Fund (IMF) - Research Department ( email )

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Douglas Laxton

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Dirk Muir

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