Policy: Beggar-my-neighbor
These policies were most famous during the 1930s . Nations raised massive trade barriers to protect jobs, which eventually led to a collapse in global trade and worsened the global depression .
Reduces overall global economic welfare and creates market volatility . beggar-my-neighbor policy
The phrase was likely coined by writer O. Henry in 1904, though it is based on an older card game of the same name . These policies were most famous during the 1930s
Placing strict limits on the volume of specific goods that can be imported. beggar-my-neighbor policy
Today, the term is often applied to modern trade disputes, such as accusations of currency manipulation or "trade wars" involving large-scale tariffs . Pros and Cons Potential Benefits (Short-term)