Protect American labor with this 1846 analysis of tariff policy
This historical tract compares two tariff proposals and argues for safeguarding workers against foreign competition. It frames the debate as a clash between labor and capital, presenting clear positions on how tariffs should work and whom they should protect. The book combines a critical look at tariff theory with reflections on political parties, emigration, and the economic forces shaping the American labor market.
- Plain language explanations of ad valorem duties and their practical effects
- Arguments about the impact of tariffs on wages, employment, and imports
- Critiques of both free-trade and protectionist stances from a labor perspective
- Context on 19th-century political dynamics and public policy debates
Ideal for readers interested in historical economic policy, 19th-century politics, and the roots of tariff debates in American labor history.