The Neutral Line, a Plea for Scientific Regulation of the Tariff: Address to the National Tariff Commission Convention at Indianapolis, February 16, 17 and 18, 1909 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Henry R. Towne

9780260138460: The Neutral Line, a Plea for Scientific Regulation of the Tariff: Address to the National Tariff Commission Convention at Indianapolis, February 16, 17 and 18, 1909 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0260138460 ISBN 13: 9780260138460

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2020

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A clear look at one of history’s key policy debates: how to study tariff problems and guide legislation with reliable data.

This book presents the case for a permanent tariff office or commission that can collect, analyze, and report facts to Congress, aiming to reduce errors and make tariff decisions more stable and informed.

Written around debates from an early 1900s convention, it contrasts the ideas of a standing Bureau with a full Commission, and explains how expert staff could support lawmakers in framing legislation, negotiating trade deals, and adjusting duties as conditions change. The material stays focused on the practical question: what kind of institution best serves the public interest in tariff policy?

Understand arguments for a permanent tariff research body and what it would do
See how data collection from home and abroad could inform policy and revenue estimates
Learn about the debate between a Bureau model and a Commission model
Explore historical context for modern thoughts on continuous tariff revision

Ideal for readers of policy history and economic governance who want a concise window into how data, expertise, and institutional design shape tax and trade choices.

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