Labour's Political Economy (Classic Reprint): The Tariff Question: The Tariff Question (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Rethink what “cheap” really means for a nation’s economy This concise work argues that true cost goes beyond price tags. It examines how free trade can shift jobs, wealth, and power, and why home production might serve the common good better in the long run.

Two short, focused sections reveal how a country’s choices about protection affect workers, farmers, and manufacturers. It uses Illinois as a practical example to show how buying from abroad can impact domestic industry and living standards.

• Clear case for protection as a national policy, not just a class issue


• Plain explanations of how trade affects prices, employment, and production


• Arguments about the broader social and moral effects of industry choices


• Accessible discussion of a historic debate that still influences policy today

Ideal for readers interested in economic policy, history, and how national decisions shape everyday life. This edition provides a provocative perspective on tariff debates and their real-world impact.

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