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Laissez-Faire Thought in Massachusetts, 1790–1880

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This paper will deal not with the development, but rather with the lack of development of laissez-faire thought in Massachusetts during most of the nineteenth century. A common misconception of American economic thought, as of American economy, ascribes a continuous laissez-faire bent to policy in the United States. This misconception will be found not only in the pretty publications of the National Association of Manufacturers where it might be expected, but also in the serious works of our most careful scholars into which it obtrudes almost automatically. Thus Mr. Nef recently referred to laissez faire as “part of our national heritage.” Yet, in general, and specifically as applied to Massachusetts, this is completely erroneous.

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  • Handlin, Oscar, 1943. "Laissez-Faire Thought in Massachusetts, 1790–1880," The Journal of Economic History, Cambridge University Press, vol. 3(S1), pages 55-65, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:jechis:v:3:y:1943:i:s1:p:55-65_08
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    1. Stephen Meardon, 2006. "A Tale of Two Tariff Commissions and One Dubious 'Globalization Backlash'," Research Department Publications 4311, Inter-American Development Bank, Research Department.

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