The Paris Conference and Trade After the War (Classic Reprint)

Harold Storey

ISBN 10: 1330510941 / ISBN 13: 9781330510940

Published by Forgotten Books, 2020

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book responds to the critical economic problems created by World War One, and the challenges of post-war reconstruction. The author takes aim at the recommendations of the Paris Economic Conference, which he argues is based on unsound economic principles and rooted in fear and desperation. This misleading approach would prevent the productive relationships that Entente powers and Germany shared before the war from resuming, and would inflict greater economic suffering on all nations through protectionist trade policies. By separating economic matters from the political and military aspects of the war, the text examines the flawed idea that Germany had a master plan to dominate the Entente powers economically. It provides a sophisticated understanding of international trade and the economic consequences of war, making it a key read for economists, policy makers, and anyone interested in understanding the economic history of the 20th century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Paris Conference and Trade After the War (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330510941
• ISBN 13: 9781330510940
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Political Theory and History

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Synopsis

Is a postwar trade war the right path? Read a clear, argued view on the Paris Conference’s plans and their real costs.

In this examination, the author argues that tariff and trade restrictions framed as wartime policy would hurt national prosperity. It asks readers to weigh practical economics against political aims, and to consider how postwar choices could shape peace, growth, and everyday life for workers and families. The piece foregrounds questions about free trade, protectionism, and the dangers or promises of pursuing a “war after the war.”

• Learn the core arguments for and against protective tariffs in a small, open economy.
• See how economic theory meets real-world policy during a time of great upheaval.
• Understand why some observers warn that trade restrictions could threaten peace as well as prosperity.

Ideal for readers of history and economics who want a concise, accessible look at the trade questions surrounding the postwar era and the tests facing policymakers.