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Notes on Fallacies Peculiar to American Protectionists, or Chiefly Resorted to in America - Softcover

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9781333182106: Notes on Fallacies Peculiar to American Protectionists, or Chiefly Resorted to in America

Synopsis

Written with great care by esteemed political economist Francis Lieber, this book is an enduring and influential critique of protectionism in the United States. Lieber confronts the most popular protectionist arguments of the day, including the American Capital argument, the Hostility to Foreign Capital argument, and the American Labor argument. His approach is thorough, and each argument is given a fair hearing before he dissects its flaws. Lieber's work is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of economic thought, free trade, and the damaging effects protectionist policies. Lieber's critique remains highly relevant today, especially considering the resurgence of protectionist sentiment across the globe.

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