Protection or Free Trade: An Examination of the Tariff Question, with Especial Regard to the Interests of Labor

Economist HENRY GEORGE (1839-1897) was, at the height of his popularity in the 1880s and 1890s, considered the third most famous American, behind Mark Twain and Thomas Edison, and his liberal philosophies on taxation, copyrights, poverty issues, and more continue to influence progressive movements today. Here, in this 1886 book, George examines the pressing issues of free trade and protectionism... issues that continue to thwart and challenge our economies today. How do tariffs impact production and revenue? Do high wages necessitate protectionism? What is lacking in arguments for free trade? What are the strengths and weaknesses of both free trade and protectionism? George answers these questions, and others, in this incisive work. ALSO FROM COSIMO: George's Progress and Poverty, The Science of Political Economy, A Perplexed Philosopher, The Condition of Labor, and Social Problems. Title Page Preface Contents Chapter I.Introductory Chapter II. Clearing Ground Chapter III. Of Method Chapter IV. Protection as a Universal Need Chapter V. The Protective Unit Chapter VI. Trade Chapter VII. Production and Producers Chapter VIII. Tariffs For Revenue Chapter IX. Tariffs for Protection Chapter X. The Encouragement of Industry Chapter XI. The Home Market and Home Trade Chapter XII. Exports and Imports Chapter XIII. Confusions Arising fomr the use of Money Chapter XIV. Do High Wages Necessitate Protection? Chapter XV. Of Advantages and Disadvantages as Reasons for Protection Chapter XVI. The Development of Manufacturers Chapter XVII. Protection and Producers Chapter XVIII. Effects of Protection on American Industry Chapter XIX. Protection and Wages Chapter XX. The Abolition of Protection Chapter XXI. Inadequacy of the Free-Trade Argument Chapter XXII. The Real Weakness of Free Trade Chapter XXIII. The Real Strength of Protection Chapter XXIV. The Paradox Chapter XXV. The Robber That Takes All That is Left Chapter XXVI. True Free Trade Chapter XXVII. The Lion in the Way Chapter XXVIII. Free Trade and Socialism Chapter XXIX. Practical Politics Chapter XXX. Conclusion Index