On Protection To Agriculture (1822)

By David Ricardo

Book Overview

On Protection To Agriculture is a book written by David Ricardo in 1822. The book is a detailed analysis of the economic impact of government policies on agriculture. Ricardo argues that protectionist policies, such as tariffs and subsidies, do not benefit the agricultural sector in the long run. Instead, he advocates for free trade and the removal of government intervention in the market. Ricardo's arguments are based on his theory of comparative advantage, which suggests that countries should specialize in producing goods in which they have a comparative advantage and trade with other countries for goods they cannot produce efficiently. He applies this theory to agriculture and argues that countries should specialize in producing crops that they can produce efficiently and trade with other countries for crops they cannot produce efficiently. The book is considered a classic in economics and has had a significant impact on the development of economic theory. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of economic thought and the debate over protectionism versus free trade.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437038891
• ISBN13: 9781437038897
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"