Title: The Manchester School and Britain Economic Liberalism
Abstract: In the 1840s,the Corn Law was repealed and the policy of economic liberalism came into effect in Britain.The change of policy was closely and inseparably related to the Manchester School.The Anti-Corn-Law League led by the Manchester School not only urged British government to repeal the Corn law but also expounded social and economic sense of free trade and laissez faire.The Manchester School pushed the theory of economic liberalism advocated by classical economist forward to become reality.This policy was the outcome of British economic dominant position,accordingly strengthening this position.Moreover,economic liberalism also enriched the theory of liberalism and expanded private freedom.
Publication Year: 2010
Publication Date: 2010-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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