Reciprocal Trade, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint)

Harold M. Pitt

ISBN 10: 1330618254 / ISBN 13: 9781330618257

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book discusses American interests in the Philippines following the Spanish-American War. The author provides a detailed examination of trade statistics and social conditions in the Philippines, drawing comparisons to Puerto Rico, which the author presents as a successful example of American economic intervention. The author argues that free trade between the United States and the Philippines would benefit both parties, stimulating the economy of the Philippines and providing the US with new markets for its goods. The author also emphasizes the importance of reciprocal trade deals and the need for stable conditions in the Philippines to attract investment. This book is an insightful analysis of the potential benefits of economic development in the Philippines, highlighting the importance of reciprocal trade agreements and stable governance in promoting economic growth and prosperity. 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.

Seller Inventory # 9781330618257_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Reciprocal Trade, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330618254
• ISBN 13: 9781330618257
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Economics

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Synopsis

Explore how free trade could unlock Philippine markets for American manufacturers and farmers.

This book analyzes the opportunities a reciprocal tariff could create between the United States and the Philippine Islands. It argues that opening markets would boost crops, crafts, and industrial goods, while expanding American influence in regional trade.

• Learn about the kinds of tropical products the Philippines could produce and sell to the United States.
• See how trade with nearby territories has shaped markets, costs, and transportation in the past.
• Understand proposed policy steps and their potential effects on farmers, manufacturers, and consumers.
• Compare Philippine prospects with related notes on Porto Rico and other tropical markets.

Ideal for readers interested in early 20th‑century trade policy, economic development, and the practical implications of tariffs on trade relationships.