The Grounds of an Opinion on the Policy of Restricting the Importation of Foreign Corn

Thomas Malthus, renowned economist, delves into the contentious "Corn Laws" of Great Britain in "Importation of Foreign Corn." This treatise offers invaluable insight into the economic debates surrounding free trade, tariffs, and the agricultural landscape of the time. Malthus meticulously examines the complexities of importing foreign corn and its potential impact on British society.

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