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Causal Link Between Protectionist Policy and the PS Curve
The implementation of protectionist policies by a government reduces market entry for foreign firms, leading to less intense competition in domestic markets. This decrease in competition enables domestic firms to increase their profit markups over costs, which causes the price-setting (PS) curve to shift downward.
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Causal Link Between Protectionist Policy and the PS Curve
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