Letters On The Corn Laws, And On The Rights Of The Working Classes; Originally Inserted In The Morning Chronicle - Softcover

H. B. T.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0371650593 ISBN 13: 9780371650592

Publisher: HardPress, 2021

Synopsis

"Letters On The Corn Laws, And On The Rights Of The Working Classes; Originally Inserted In The Morning Chronicle" by H. B. T. is a collection of political-economic letters originally published in the Morning Chronicle between December 1833 and February 1834. The work argues against the Corn Law's protection of landowners and the imposition of tariffs on imported grain, contending that such policies harm consumers and distort the economy by privileging a landed class at the expense of the productive economy. Presented as public correspondence, the letters address the rights of the working classes to exchange the fruits of their labor freely, and advocate the removal of artificial restraints that limit trade. The author uses economic analysis to explain how abundance can be achieved through agricultural innovation, industrial progress, and international exchange, arguing that mutual consumption and free trade would benefit all sectors. The letters critique currency speculation and bullionist doctrines, while advocating reform of taxation, debt, and national policy to reduce distortions between agricultural and manufacturing interests. The work also discusses measures for national regeneration, including education and social improvement, while urging a shift toward policies that promote general welfare and equity.

Edition details

• Publisher: HardPress
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0371650593
• ISBN 13: 9780371650592
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 64