Economic Sophisms 9789359326344 With its intimate portrayal of

With its intimate portrayal of domestic life and its keen insight into human nature

and ancient sources

which he believes undermine individual freedom and economic justice

a trace of the past's beauty endures

first published in 1870

Economic Sophisms 9789359326344 With its intimate portrayal ofEconomic sophisms is a collection of essays that challenges the misconceptions and fallacies underlying restrictive trade policies. Written with clarity and irony, the work presents a strong defense of free trade and economic freedom against the doctrines of protectionism that favor narrow producer interests. The author argues that the prosperity of society depends on encouraging abundance rather than scarcity, revealing how attempts to shield