Tariffs: A Study in Method (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

T. E. Gregory

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332196240 ISBN 13: 9780332196244

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Tariffs and how they shape nations’ choices in trade and policy.

This detailed study explains tariff theory and the strategies behind retaliation, preferences, and colonial trade arrangements. It examines how different countries structure their tariffs and how these rules affect economic outcomes and political decisions.

This edition analyzes the economic logic behind tariff policy, including how markets respond when trade relations shift and how colonies interact with mother countries through assimilation or tariff personality. It uses historical examples to illuminate the practical challenges of designing tariffs that balance economic and political goals.

• How tariffs influence national income and consumer choices in trade wars
• Different approaches to colonial tariffs, including assimilation and tariff personality
• How preferences and colonial relations affect export/import duties
• Examples from major powers to illustrate economic principles in action

Ideal for readers of economic history and policy, this book suits students and professionals seeking a clear, method-focused look at tariffs and retaliation.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0332196240
• ISBN 13: 9780332196244
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 557