Rethinking tariffs and what they mean for workers and markets. This concise study examines the tariff question through the lens of labor’s interests, arguing that protection often harms overall industry and consumers more than it helps producers.
Protection or Free Trade challenges the idea that duties reliably boost national prosperity. It explains how tariffs raise prices for goods and how that shift can erode demand, limit production, and empower monopolies. The book ties economic theory to real-world effects on wages, land value, and competition, urging readers to consider how policy aligns with freedom and growth.
- Learn how duties can raise prices for everyday goods and curb broader industry.
- See why profits from protection may not reach producers as intended, and how monopolies can gain.
- Understand how land ownership and private rights influence economic outcomes.
- Explore historical and practical arguments for free trade as a path to broader prosperity.
Ideal for readers of economic history, public policy, and reformers seeking a clearer view of how trade rules shape jobs, prices, and national well‑being.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the age-old debate surrounding free trade versus protectionism, exploring its impact on labor and the economy. The author, writing in an era when the debate was at its peak, argues that the protective theory, with its emphasis on national self-sufficiency, is deeply flawed. He questions the assumption that each nation must act independently, arguing that this approach fosters conflict and undermines the potential for global cooperation and prosperity. The book goes beyond simply advocating for free trade, seeking to understand the underlying forces that drive economic disparity and the inherent challenges faced by laborers. The author highlights the dangers of protectionism as a form of government intervention that can ultimately lead to further exploitation of the working class, arguing instead for the power of freedom and individual agency. He draws upon historical examples, including the British colonial system and the Irish experience under protectionist policies, to support his arguments. Ultimately, the author aims to shed light on the true nature of free trade and its potential to liberate both individuals and nations from the shackles of protectionist policies, paving the way for a more just and prosperous future. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330202517_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 349 pages. 8.90x5.90x0.90 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1330202511
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