This dissertation researched the effects of imported goods on the local producers through a case study of the Libyan poultry industry. Firstly, a full description of the terms international free trade and protectionism was developed, including the trade barriers and the evolution of international free trade in terms of globalization and the free movement of goods. Also this description has discussed the recent and old literatures and scholars in this area and covers the main aspects for this argument to provide a full understanding. To give this research a reasonable practicality a case study of the Libyan poultry industry was chosen to apply a comprehensive insight and a qualitative analysis. Secondly, a brief introduction about the poultry business was provided, and then the Libyan poultry business was fully described. In order to obtain a real and true data, in-depth interview with the Libyan company managers and policy makers were performed to measure the impact and their perception and how they responds and act to solve this dilemma. Recommendations were written based on the interviews outcomes and findings at the end. Thirdly, conclusions indicated that, before applying any sort of trade policy, whether it is a protectionist or not, Libyan authorities must re-arrangement its trade policies and organizing work within the Libyan market. To consult more MBA essays, please see at: Bộ Luận Văn Thạc Sĩ Quản Trị Kinh Doanh MBA | Master of Business Administration: Free trade or protectionism serves as the most effective trade policy
