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Exchange rate protectionThe manipulation of the exchange rate so as to increase the domestic prices of, and demand for, domestically produced goods. Since an undervalued currency stimulates demand for all domestically produced tradable goods, this form of protection, unlike tariff protection, can only be provided to the tradable sector as a whole, not to individual industries.Similar MatchesSafeguards protectionSafeguards protectionImport protection provided under the Safeguards Clause. Cultural argument for protectionCultural argument for protectionThe view that imports undermine a country's culture and identity -- for example by changing consumption patterns to ones more similar to those abroad, or by reducing demands for domestically produced art and music -- and therefore that imports should be restricted. Securities Investor Protection CorporationSecurities Investor Protection CorporationIn the US, a non profit organisation which provides insurance for cash and securities in customer accounts held by approved brokerage firms. Brokers and dealers registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission are obliged to be members of SIPC. In the event that such a firm fails, investors are covered up to a maximum of $500,000 of which no more than $100,000 can be cash. Externalities argument for protectionExternalities argument for protectionThe (second best) argument that an industry should be protected because it generates positive externalities for other industries or consumers. Downside ProtectionDownside ProtectionGenerally used in connection with covered call writing, this is the cushion against loss, in case of a price decline by the underlying security, that is afforded by the written call option. Alternatively, it may be expressed in terms of the distance the stock could fall before the total position becomes a loss (an amount equal to the option premium), or it can be expressed as percentage of the current stock price. Further SuggestionsEffective rate of protectionprotection applied Self-sufficiency argument for protection Domestic distortions argument for protection Foreign investment argument for protection Mortgage payment protection insurance (MPPI) Domestic content protection Retirement Protection Act of 1994 Tariff protection Call protection Actual protection rate Marine Mammal Protection Act Second-best argument for protection mortgage protection Protection home responsibilities protection Labor standards argument for protection Building Societies Investor Protection Scheme Patriotism argument for protection court of protection Consumer Credit Protection Act of 1968 Environmental protection argument for a trade intervention Endogenous protection Administered protection Content protection |
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