Greetings, I am Seymour Drescher, a historian and professor at the esteemed University of Pittsburgh. My research has centered on elucidating the complex dynamics of Alexis de Tocqueville's perspectives on poverty, colonial slavery, and race, as well as delving into the profound historical significance of slavery and abolition in the Atlantic world. My work in highlighting Tocqueville's views and providing fresh insights into the economic underpinnings of historical events has been a key component of my scholarly endeavors.