Explore the rise of industry and the role of tariffs in shaping modern economies. This authoritative, footnoted history examines how protectionist policies influenced the United States and major European nations from 1860 to 1912. Filled with charts, tables, and primary-source excerpts, it reveals how trade barriers affected industry, wages, and national wealth during a pivotal era of growth and conflict.
This edition presents a clear account of political debates, economic theory, and real-world outcomes. It traces the shift from free trade to protection, the impact of landmark laws, and the evolution of labor and production across industries.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a sweeping account of the industrial development of the United States, with a particular focus on the effects of the protective tariff policy on a range of industries. The author chronicles the passage of the Morrill Tariff in 1861, a pivotal moment in the shift from free trade to protectionism in America, and follows its impact on industries such as textiles, iron and steel, and others. The author also analyzes the arguments for and against protectionism, and discusses the challenges faced by the protective tariff system in the late 19th century. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American economic policy and the development of the country's industrial base. 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. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333728724_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333728724
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333728724
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Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
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