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An Essay to the Restoring of our Decayed Trade. / Wherein is Described, the Smuglers, Lawyers, and Officers Frauds &c.

By Joseph Trevers
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The essay diagnoses a national decline in trade by identifying private exportation of raw wool and fullers’ earth, illicit imports and smuggling, and fraud among customs officers and lawyers as major drains on manufacturing. It stresses the central importance of the clothing industry and the economic gains from processing wool domestically, cites statutes and examples of foreign competition—especially Dutch practices—that undercut local producers, and links commercial decay to rising poverty, falling rents, and parish burdens. The author reviews enforcement failures, laments ignorance of the law and weak incentives for informers, and closes by posing practical queries and remedies for policymakers.

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Joseph Trevers

Joseph Trevers is an author known for his work "An Essay to the Restoring of our Decayed Trade," which explores the various frauds perpetrated by smugglers, lawyers, and officers. His writing provides insight into the economic challenges of his time, reflecting on the complexities of trade and legal practices. Trevers' examination of these issues contributes to the understanding of historical trade dynamics and the societal implications of corruption. His work remains a valuable resource for those interested in economic history and the evolution of trade practices.

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