Considers the extension of the conflict between free trade and protectionism in the nineteenth century in Britain. It ends with the decision of Prime Minister Robert Peel in late 1845 whether to repeal the Corn Laws, a number of acts that are protected British agriculture for nearly 200 years. With landowners and industrialists fiercely fighting for the issues, almost all agreed that the decision will be important. "Hide
by David Moss, Marian Lee, Kevin Brennan, Matt Gorin Source: Harvard Business School 26 pages. Publication Date: February 22, 2001. Prod. #: 701080-PDF-ENG
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