The Case for Free Trade and Open Immigration

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0964044730
• ISBN13: 9780964044739
• Release Date: April 1995
• Publisher: Hillsdale College Pr
• Length: 143 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Thoughts of an Ex-Isolationist

Like most Americans, I thought illegal aliens were destroying the country. For most of us, TV was the source for that opinion. This book changed my mind. Its a compliation of articles by a somewhat limited variety of modern-day authors about the history and consequences of tight borders. You don't need an economics or political science degree to enjoy and understand the book immensely. The book covers arguments against immigration and free trade such as; the drains on Social Security and Welfare by "lazy" immigrants, the "stealing" of jobs within the borders and the export of jobs to foreign countries, the increases in crime supposedly associated with immigration, the consequences of import/export tariffs and quotas, and artifically high wages relative to the world. All are justifiably made in defense of the American way of life, but simply fail to comprehend the nature of free trade and immigration as presented in this book. No credible argument is left unturned. Each is dealt with fairly and persuasively. Where appropriate, numbers are introduced. The true nature of international trade and its costs/benefits along with an accurate representation of immigration are concisely and beautifully presented. All that is left of the opposition is a pile of emotional isolationism.The drafters of our so-far successful Constitution agreed with the principles in this book; others would do well to find out why.