A 1906 address that cuts through economic jargon to argue for gradual tariff reform and clear, practical reasons for trade policy.
This nonfiction keynote delivers a spirited case for revising tariffs with steady, transparent steps. It blends critique of protectionist arguments with practical questions about administration, wealth, and how policy affects workers, farmers, and consumers. The speaker calls for public education on economic principles and references historical thinkers to ground the discussion.
- Clear stance on gradual reform versus sweeping change in tariff policy.
- Critiques of protectionist rhetoric and its practical effects on wages, prices, and industry.
- Calls for public education and accessible explanations of complex economic issues.
- Examples and anecdotes illustrating how policy can impact labor, agriculture, and commerce.
Ideal for readers interested in early 20th‑century economic debates, policy arguments, and the history of tariff reform.