A View of the Present State and Future Prospects of the Free Trade Colonization of India (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Crawfurd

9780332195896: A View of the Present State and Future Prospects of the Free Trade Colonization of India (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0332195899 ISBN 13: 9780332195896

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore how trade policy could shape India's economy and the future of British rule.

This concise examination lays out the arguments surrounding free trade, capital flow, and how law and markets could influence land ownership, industry, and imperial stability in India. It clarifies the debate over whether European settlement and investment would threaten or protect the empire, using clear analysis rather than speculation.

This book scrutinizes:

why restricting English investment in Indian land might affect profits, security, and public finance
how the money market operates in India and what it means for rulers and merchants
the effects of trade policy on Indian weavers, agriculture, and the broader economy
historical and practical considerations for governing a distant colony
A balanced discussion of risks and benefits for policymakers, merchants, and colonists
A close look at what free trade could mean for agriculture, industry, and capital in India
Plain-language arguments that connect policy choices with everyday economic outcomes

Ideal for readers of economic history and imperial policy who want a clear view of how trade, property, and governance intertwine in colonial India.

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