Lectures On The History Of Protection In The United States: Delivered Before The International Free Trade Alliance (1883) is a book written by William Graham Sumner. It is a collection of lectures that were delivered by the author before the International Free Trade Alliance in 1883. The book provides a comprehensive history of protectionism in the United States, examining the various economic policies that were implemented over the years, and the impact they had on the country's economy.The book begins by discussing the origins of protectionism in the United States, and how it evolved over time. The author then goes on to examine the various tariffs that were implemented by the government, and their impact on the economy. He also discusses the political and social factors that contributed to the rise of protectionism in the country.Throughout the book, Sumner argues that protectionism is ultimately harmful to the economy, and that free trade is the best policy for promoting economic growth and prosperity. He provides a wealth of statistical data and economic analysis to support his arguments, and makes a compelling case for the benefits of free trade.Overall, Lectures On The History Of Protection In The United States is an insightful and informative book that provides a detailed history of protectionism in the United States, and the impact it has had on the country's economy. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of economic policy in the United States, and the debate over free trade versus protectionism.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.
