The Maintenance of the Corn Laws, Essential to the General Prosperity of the Empire (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Charles Callis Western

9780656127825: The Maintenance of the Corn Laws, Essential to the General Prosperity of the Empire (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0656127821 ISBN 13: 9780656127825

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Preserve British agriculture, protect wages, and safeguard national prosperity with a thoughtful case for the Corn Laws.

This edition presents a voice that argues for domestic growth and self-reliance in food production, warning against overreliance on foreign grain and the risks of market volatility and political pressure.

The author contends that the British farmer’s energy and innovation can double or triple corn production, and that keeping food production local supports stable prices and wages. It casts doubt on free trade as a guaranteed path to prosperity, highlighting potential shocks from foreign supplies, war, and changes in export policies. The work invites readers to weigh long-term security against short-term consumption trends.

Arguments for why home-grown corn may be cheaper to produce than foreign imports when measured by labor and capital.
Concerns about dependence on foreign grain and the possible impact on wages and industry.
Discussion of possible market volatility and the influence of international politics on food supply.
Critique of economists and politicians who favor rapid foreign competition without considering risks.

Ideal for readers interested in 19th-century economic policy, agricultural history, and debates on protectionism and national prosperity.

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