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They thus get much higher prices for their agricultural products, and also a much greater variety and amount of manufactured commodities in exchange.
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Lysander Spooner
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gutenberg.orgLysander Spooner: “They thus get much higher prices for their agricultural products, and also a much greater variety and amount of…”
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He discusses the benefits of a system that allows for higher prices for agricultural products and a greater variety of manufactured goods.
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