The American Protectionist's Manual (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Giles Badger Stebbins

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330765176 ISBN 13 : 9781330765173

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore how tariffs shape wages, industries, and everyday life in America.

This concise, readable guide explains the idea of protection and why it matters for workers, farmers, and taxpayers. It combines history, practical effects, and clear arguments to help readers understand the tariff question and its impact on the nation’s economy.

The book traces the roots of protective tariffs, shows how they are designed to build up home industries, and explains why the balance of trade matters for national prosperity. It also discusses how tariffs affect farmers, wages, and the cost of goods, with a focus on real-world outcomes rather than abstract theory.

You’ll gain a straightforward view of tariff policy, its revision efforts, and why industrial strength at home supports economic independence. The text also argues for a strong American shipping policy to carry our produce and manufactured goods abroad.

• How protection helps wages, jobs, and domestic industries
• Why the balance of trade is a key measure of national wealth
• A historical look at tariff revisions and expert recommendations
• The link between farming, manufacturing, and a robust domestic market

Ideal for readers seeking a clear, practical grasp of tariffs and their everyday impact on American life.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. This text refers to the Bibliobazaar edition.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330765176
• ISBN 13: 9781330765173
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 204
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