In this influential work of political economy, the author argues in favor of free trade and limited government intervention in the economy. He provides detailed analysis of the economic policies of the United States in 1877, and offers insights into the relationship between protectionism and economic growth. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of economic theory or the politics of trade policy.

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