Bimetallism and Protection Inseparable is a book written by Wharton Barker in 1896. The book is a detailed analysis of the relationship between bimetallism and protectionism in the United States during the late 19th century. The author argues that the two issues are interconnected and that any attempt to address one without the other will result in economic instability.Bimetallism refers to the use of both gold and silver as currency. During this time, there was a debate in the US about whether to continue using both metals or to switch to a gold standard. The author argues that bimetallism is necessary for a stable economy because it allows for more flexibility in monetary policy.Protectionism, on the other hand, refers to the practice of protecting domestic industries through tariffs and other trade barriers. The author argues that protectionism is necessary to protect American industries from foreign competition, which could result in job losses and economic instability.The book provides a historical overview of the debates surrounding bimetallism and protectionism, including the role of political parties and influential figures such as William Jennings Bryan and William McKinley. The author also provides an economic analysis of the issues and argues that bimetallism and protectionism are essential for a strong and stable economy.Overall, Bimetallism and Protection Inseparable is a comprehensive analysis of two important economic issues in the late 19th century and provides valuable insights into the debates that shaped American economic policy during this time.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.
