The Canadian Chamber of Commerce; John Collins (Illust.) — Fallacies of Socialism

Montréal, Quebec The Canadian Chamber of Commerce First Edition pp. 32. 12mo., measuring 5.5" x 8". Illustrated, twice-stapled, card covers bearing the crest of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce to the lower-right margin of the front cover. Humorous illustrations throughout. See OCLC #1127779895. An anti-socialist, and anti-communist booklet produced by Canadian commercial interests to defend capitalism in the face of the growing strength of the Canadian social credit movement, namely the CCF. Not found in Weinrich. "This booklet consists of a series of nine articles which appeared in the monthly News Letter of the Department of Economic Development of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce between January and October 1961. "Fallacies of Socialism" was written for several reasons. Firstly, it was thought worthwhile to state some of the more frequently expressed economic fallacies and tag them for what they are - socialist. Secondly, each short piece was aimed at exposing a fallacy and giving a concise, positive answer to the question raised. Thirdly, it was hoped that they would make a contribution towards clearing up the misunderstandings resulting from a planned and calculated smear campaign directed at our economic system of competitive enterprise. We all recognize that the most effective way to fight communism and socialism is to make our own systems of democracy and capitalism shine forth before men so that they will be immediately recognized as superior to any opposing systems."