Corn-Law Fallacies - Thomas Perronet Thompson - Bog

Corn-Law Fallacies: With The Answers is a book written by Thomas Perronet Thompson in 1839. The book is a critique of the Corn Laws, which were a series of British laws that restricted the import and export of grain. Thompson argues that these laws were based on fallacies, or false beliefs, and that they were harmful to the economy and to the people of Britain. The book is divided into two parts. The first part examines the fallacies that underlie the Corn Laws. Thompson argues that these fallacies include the belief that high prices for grain are good for farmers and that low prices are bad for them, the belief that the Corn Laws protect British agriculture, and the belief that free trade in grain would lead to famine. Thompson refutes these fallacies with data and arguments, showing that the Corn Laws actually hurt farmers, that they do not protect British agriculture, and that free trade in grain would benefit everyone.The second part of the book provides answers to common objections to Thompson's arguments. He addresses objections such as the idea that the Corn Laws are necessary for national security, the idea that free trade would lead to a flood of cheap foreign grain, and the idea that the Corn Laws are necessary to maintain the social order. Thompson argues that these objections are based on misunderstandings or false assumptions, and that free trade in grain would actually be beneficial for Britain.Overall, Corn-Law Fallacies: With The Answers is a powerful critique of the Corn Laws and a persuasive argument for free trade in grain. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the economic debates of the 19th century and the struggle for free trade in Britain.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of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.