Prohibition and Prosperity Author:Samuel Crowther 1930. It is believed that the facts revealed by Mr. Crowther in this book are the most important contribution that has yet been made to the discussion of prohibition. Most people have forgotten that the adoption of prohibition in the United States was a great economic measure, not a moral crusade. Contents: new glory; facts of prosperity; key qu... more »estion; direct testimony; personal liberty vs. economic welfare; profit balance; more profits; there is no debt.« less