Frederic Bastiat's "Petition of the Candlemakers" most directly refutes which of the following arguments for protectionism?

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The "Petition of the Candlemakers" by Frederic Bastiat is a satirical piece that mocks the idea of protectionism by suggesting that candlemakers petition the government for protection against the unfair competition of the sun. It most directly refutes the increased domestic employment argument for protectionism by showing how absurd it is to protect jobs from natural and beneficial competition.

Frederic Bastiat's "Petition of the Candlemakers" Most Directly Refutes Which