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Bernhard Ringrose Wise

 
9781330750469: Industrial Freedom (Classic Reprint): A Study in Politics

Synopsis

Discover the arguments behind the long-running debate over trade, tariffs, and wages. Industrial Freedom: A Study in Politics examines how protectionist ideas revived and how they shape economic thought in democratic societies. Written from a practical, policy-grounded perspective, this work aims to present a complete, scientific case for Free Trade while acknowledging the concerns that fuel Protectionists today.

This edition surveys the historical and political context of protection, explains how wage and price dynamics interact with trade policy, and clarifies why economic arguments sometimes diverge from political passions. It offers a grounded, accessible look at how tariff choices affect production, employment, and the distribution of wealth, with clear examples drawn from long-running debates in major economies.


  • Explore the distinction between wages and the cost of production and why money wages aren’t a sole guide to policy.

  • Understand how widespread protectionist sentiment has evolved and the practical reasons leaders cite for tariffs.

  • See how economic theory meets real-world politics in debates about free trade, wages, and competition.

  • Learn about the arguments for and against protection, including how they relate to labor markets and industry structure.



Ideal for readers seeking a measured, era-spanning look at why nations choose protection or free trade, and what those choices mean for workers, markets, and policy. If you want a clear framework for evaluating tariff debates without sensational claims, this book provides a practical reference grounded in historical and economic analysis.

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