Reviews for Against the Tide An Intellectual History of Free Trade

The average rating for Against the Tide An Intellectual History of Free Trade based on 2 reviews is 4 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2007-09-27 00:00:00 Ida Howard This stellar text is an intellectual history of the idea of free trade. Irwin masterfully traces the origins of the doctrine back to the ancient Greeks and illustrates its evolution up to the present. In describing how philosophers and economists thought about trade prior to Adam Smith, Irwin highlights numerous fascinating thinkers that many have forgotten. Of particular interest is Henry Martyn, who made an exceptionally advanced analytical case for free trade in 1701. And in tracing the history of free trade since Smith's breakthrough work, Irwin aptly summarizes the most important debates with the clarity and insight afforded by contemporary analysis. Paul Krugman found the text "full of new insights and unexpected delights." I recommend it without hesitation.

Review # 2 was written on 2014-09-27 00:00:00 Antonio Di Maio Against the Tide: An Intellectual History of Free Trade