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A clear, accessible critique of protectionist ideas and the myths that fuel them.
This edition gathers Bastiat’s spirited examination of tariffs, monopolies, and the ways false economics mislead societies. It explains why protectionist policies appear appealing at first glance but undermine real progress, liberty, and prosperity. The book offers practical insight into how markets, capital, and wages actually interact, helping readers understand the lasting consequences of policy choices.
Written for readers who want to think through economic questions without jargon, it frames a moral argument about spoliation and the rights of exchange. It connects historical debates with modern concerns, showing how ideas about labor, capital, and government shape everyday life and policy.
- Plain explanations of common protectionist fallacies and their real effects on society
- Historical context that links policy to economic outcomes and individual freedom
- Accessible discussions of capital, wages, and the incentives that drive saving and investment
- Thoughtful arguments about how liberty and prosperity relate to law, commerce, and public policy
Ideal for readers of economic history and readers seeking a clear defense of free exchange and limited, knowledge-based government.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of essays from the 19th-century French economist Frederic Bastiat, who sought to explain economic principles to the layperson to address misconceptions still prevalent today. The main argument and focus is that protectionism, or government intervention in the economy to protect certain domestic industries, is actually harmful to the economy as a whole. Bastiat argues that the best way to improve the economy and make people better off is to promote free trade and reduce government barriers, which stifle economic and societal progress, while free-market capitalism benefits society as a whole in the long term. From government spending, to the role of machinery in economic progress, he offers clear and concise examples of the economic fallacies that plague society. The work serves as a guidebook of sorts, providing readers with the tools to challenge unfounded economic ideas they may encounter on matters including labor, value, and international trade. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781330218921_0
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