Sophisms of the Protectionists by Frédéric Bastiat
"Sophisms of the Protectionists" by Frédéric Bastiat is a collection of essays on political economy written in the mid-19th century. In this influential work, Bastiat aims to debunk the arguments used by proponents of protectionism, advocating instead for free trade. The text analyzes the fallacies and misconceptions surrounding the protective economic policies of his time, seeking to clarify the benefits of free trade for society as a whole. The opening of the
book sets the stage for Bastiat's defense of free trade, as he expresses his intent to refute common pro-protection arguments and illuminate the errors they stem from. He emphasizes that the essence of his critique lies in helping sincere individuals who are confused or hesitant about the implications of protective policies. Bastiat outlines the fundamental misunderstanding that abundance is harmful while scarcity is beneficial—a notion he aims to dismantle by demonstrating the true value of free trade and its contributions to the welfare of consumers and society. Through a logical and methodical approach, he begins to unravel these sophisms and intend to provide clear and accessible insights into political economy for his readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bastiat, Frédéric, 1801-1850 |
|---|---|
| Translator | White, Horace, 1834-1916 |
| Title | Sophisms of the Protectionists |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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Produced by Graeme Mackreth, Curtis Weyant and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HF: Social sciences: Commerce |
| Subject | Free trade |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 20161 |
| Release Date | Dec 22, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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