Explore the history and impact of England’s wine duties on consumption and government revenue.
This concise inquiry examines how import taxes shaped what people drank and how revenue evolved, using historical tables and policy discussion to illuminate the forces at work.
This edition presents a clear, accessible look at the operation of wine duties, including long-running revenue tables and analysis of imports from Portugal, Spain, and other regions. It combines data with policy considerations to explain how taxation and trade shaped the English wine market.
- Detailed tables showing yearly wine quantities and revenue from 1786 to 1813, with continued data into later years
- Discussion of potential supply sources from Portugal and Spain and how duties affect price and demand
- Plain, practical analysis of tax policy and its trade‑offs for trade, revenue, and consumers
- Context on historical policy debates and the economics of wine taxation
Ideal for readers interested in economic history, taxation, and the interplay between trade policy and consumer choice.