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... sumers into contact with each other . By this time , therefore , it is perhaps tolerably clear to such of his disciples as retain the power of discri- mination , which system is the more economical of the two ; that which , if pursued ...
... sumers into contact with each other . By this time , therefore , it is perhaps tolerably clear to such of his disciples as retain the power of discri- mination , which system is the more economical of the two ; that which , if pursued ...
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... sumers of the articles so ' protected , ' as it is called , in their higher price or inferior quality , is wholly uncompensated by any advantage whatsoever to any one . The effect of all protecting duties is to diminish the general ...
... sumers of the articles so ' protected , ' as it is called , in their higher price or inferior quality , is wholly uncompensated by any advantage whatsoever to any one . The effect of all protecting duties is to diminish the general ...
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... sumers of luxuries , that is , upon the wealthy . And inasmuch as they are more readily and willingly paid , they are preferable to a direct tax upon in- come . But since such taxes on the expenditure of wealth are not found sufficient ...
... sumers of luxuries , that is , upon the wealthy . And inasmuch as they are more readily and willingly paid , they are preferable to a direct tax upon in- come . But since such taxes on the expenditure of wealth are not found sufficient ...
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PRELIMINARY DISCOURSE ON the Coincidence of | 1 |
Primary Natural Rights1 To Personal | 13 |
Duty of a Government the securing | 28 |
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