On the recordJanuary 1, 1791
The expense of maintaining dominion more than absorbs the profits of any trade.
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Thomas Paine
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gutenberg.orgThomas Paine: “The expense of maintaining dominion more than absorbs the profits of any trade.”
Editor's note · Context
Paine argues that the costs associated with maintaining imperial control negate any potential economic benefits from trade.
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