In this work, Buckingham proposes an alternative to the existing income tax system, coupled with a plan for free trade and redemption of the national debt. He proposes a sliding scale of taxation for those with higher incomes, and advocates for the abolition of customs duties and protectionist tariffs to improve trade. This book is a fascinating snapshot into economic philosophy in the early 19th century.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.