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Economic Sophisms
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Business GeneralEconomicsGeneral Political Science
ISBN13: 9781023394918
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 234
Weight: 1.11
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Frédéric Bastiat's Economic Sophisms is a powerful and accessible critique of protectionism and a compelling defense of free trade. First published in the mid-19th century, this collection of essays dismantles common fallacies surrounding economic policy, exposing the hidden costs of tariffs and other trade barriers. Bastiat's clear and engaging writing style makes complex economic concepts understandable for a broad audience.
With insightful analysis and memorable examples, Bastiat champions the benefits of open markets and voluntary exchange. Economic Sophisms remains relevant today, offering timeless lessons on the importance of sound economic reasoning and the dangers of government intervention in the marketplace. This meticulously prepared edition ensures that Bastiat's vital arguments continue to inform and enlighten readers interested in economics, free enterprise, and the principles of sound public policy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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