Which of the following is by far,the oldest economic argument for government intervention into the free flow of trade?

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Proposed by Alexander Hamilton in 1792,the infant industry argument is by far the oldest economic argument for government intervention.According to this argument,many developing countries have a potential comparative advantage in manufacturing,but new manufacturing industries cannot initially compete with established industries in developed countries.

Which of the Following Is by Far,the Oldest Economic Argument