Lectures On the History of Protection in the United States. (Internat. Free Trade Alliance)

Lectures on the History of Protection in the United States, by William Graham Sumner, presents a detailed historical analysis of protectionist policies in America. Sumner, a prominent classical liberal economist, argues against protectionism, advocating for free trade as a means to promote economic prosperity and international cooperation. The book examines various periods in American history, scrutinizing the effects of tariffs and other protectionist measures on different sectors of the economy. Sumner’s lectures offer insights into the political and economic debates surrounding trade policy, making this work a valuable resource for understanding the historical context of contemporary trade issues.This edition from the International Free Trade Alliance ensures the preservation and accessibility of Sumner’s important work, which remains relevant for anyone interested in the ongoing debate between free trade and protectionism. Sumner’s clear and rigorous analysis provides a foundation for informed discussion and policy-making.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.