Country Quote by Joseph Hume
“With an open trade in corn and a fixed duty we should have every man in the country fully fed and happy, instead of our present situation in which so much distress exists - distress of our own producing.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Parliamentary debate, 1840s
Free corn trade and low duties could ensure national food security and happiness, contrasting current distress caused by restrictive policies.
In simple terms: Open trade could feed the nation.
Key Takeaway
Support free trade for food security.
Themes
economics
policy
food security
Mood
optimistic
pragmatic
Type
policy
economic
When to use this quote
- government budgeting
- food distribution
- public health
Key Concepts
free trade
tariffs
agricultural policy
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the trade‑offs of open corn trade?
- How does policy affect food availability?
A Different Perspective
May overlook other economic impacts of free trade.
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