Sophisms Of Protection (1882)

Sophisms of Protection is a book written by French economist Frederic Bastiat in 1882. The book is a collection of essays that criticize the protectionist policies of the French government during the 19th century. Bastiat argues that these policies which aimed to protect domestic industries from foreign competition were based on flawed economic reasoning and ultimately harmed the economy as a whole.In the book Bastiat uses a series of logical arguments and examples to dismantle the arguments put forward by protectionists. He shows how protectionist policies lead to inefficiencies higher prices and reduced consumer choice. He also argues that free trade is the best way to promote economic growth and prosperity as it allows for specialization and the efficient allocation of resources.Sophisms of Protection is considered a classic work of economic literature and has influenced generations of economists and policymakers. Bastiat's clear and concise writing style makes the book accessible to readers of all backgrounds and his arguments remain relevant to contemporary debates about trade and protectionism.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.