02590cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000048001122450146001602640051003063000047003573360026004043370026004303380036004565000031004925080063005235201523005865340045021096530030021546530033021848560042022179990017022594334UtSlPG20260610133124.0mcr n260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aHF1 aMalthus, T. R.q(Thomas Robert),d1766-183410aObservations on the Effects of the Corn Laws, and of a Rise or Fall in the Price of Corn on the Agriculture and General Wealth of the Country 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2003  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2003-08-01  aProduced by Charles Aldarondo.  HTML version by Al Haines.  a"Observations on the Effects of the Corn Laws, and of a Rise or Fall in the Price of Corn on the Agriculture and General Wealth of the Country" by the Rev. T.R. Malthus is a scholarly examination written in the early 19th century, specifically during the Regency era. This work is primarily an economic treatise that discusses the effects of the Corn Laws on agriculture and the broader economic wellbeing of Britain. Malthus critically analyzes the implications of these laws and the fluctuations in corn prices, providing a thorough assessment relevant to policymakers of his time.  In this detailed analysis, Malthus argues against the prevailing ideas of his contemporaries, particularly those put forth by Adam Smith regarding corn's unique economic position. He investigates the relationship between the prices of corn and labor, emphasizing that the impact of corn prices is not as direct as some economists claim. Malthus contends that the Corn Laws should be evaluated for their potential benefits and detriments concerning agricultural productivity and economic stability. He ultimately posits that while an independent supply of corn is commonly sought, there are significant complications and sacrifices involved in maintaining such a system. Through a balanced consideration of various economic factors, Malthus aims to guide legislative decisions regarding agricultural policy in a way that considers the broader implications for society's wealth and health. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCorn laws (Great Britain)  aGrain trade -- Great Britain40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4334  c46380d46380