Notes On Fallacies Of American Protectionists (1870)

Notes on Fallacies of American Protectionists is a book written by Francis Lieber in 1870. The book is a critical analysis of the economic theory of protectionism which is the practice of shielding domestic industries from foreign competition through the imposition of tariffs or other trade barriers. Lieber argues that protectionism is based on fallacious reasoning and that it ultimately harms the very industries it is trying to protect. He points out that protectionism leads to higher prices for consumers reduces competition and stifles innovation. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of economic thought and the debate over free trade versus protectionism. It is written in a clear and concise style and is accessible to both scholars and general readers. Overall Notes on Fallacies of American Protectionists is a thought-provoking and insightful critique of protectionism that remains relevant today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world's literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.