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The Economic Basis of Protection (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Simon Nelson Patten

 
9781330102725: The Economic Basis of Protection (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Understand how protectionist ideas fit into modern national progress .

This clear, accessible study explains what protection means for a country’s dynamic growth and how it contrasts with free-trade thinking.

This book surveys the history of protectionist thought, contrasts static and dynamic views of society, and applies these ideas to American conditions. It frames a coherent theory of national prosperity that goes beyond individual gains to consider the whole economy, the uses of land, and the balance between growth and adaptation.
  • Shows why a nation’s long‑term success depends on drawing out latent economic strengths rather than chasing short‑term gains.
  • Explains how foreign trade can influence the pace of national development and why isolation from static European models may help America adapt faster.
  • Discusses how land use, crop rotation, and production versatility affect prosperity over time.
  • Offers a framework for evaluating protection as a fixed national policy rather than a temporary expedient.
Ideal for readers of economic policy, history of economic thought, and anyone exploring how nations shape prosperity.

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