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Less restrictive trade in textiles and apparel: a position paper
Author(s) -
SHELTON LINDA,
DICKERSON KITTY G.
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
journal of consumer studies and home economics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.775
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1470-6431
pISSN - 0309-3891
DOI - 10.1111/j.1470-6431.1989.tb00028.x
Subject(s) - protectionism , clothing , position (finance) , legislation , context (archaeology) , textile , textile industry , business , politics , economics , international trade , commerce , law , political science , finance , history , paleontology , archaeology , biology
This is a position paper * which advocates textile and apparel trade with fewer restrictions. The paper evaluates the advantages and disadvantages of protectionist legislation for the textile sector; also considered are the position of the consumer, and the economy more broadly. Proposed U.S. textile legislation is evaluated in the context of the current political climate, both nationally and internationally. When all factors are considered, the casts of protectionism may exceed the benefits, perhaps even for the industry.