Frédéric Bastiat's 'Economic Sophisms' is a seminal work that dissects the fallacies underpinning protectionist economics. Written with incisive wit and a clear, approachable style, Bastiat unveils the perils of tariffs, subsidies, and other forms of economic interventionism. By presenting a series of satirical arguments, the book playfully debunks misconceptions about trade, labor, and wealth, bu...