Synopsis
Explore the case for tariff reform and imperial policy, explained with clear economic reasoning and moral insight. This collection presents a thoughtful examination of how trade rules, empire, and politics intersect, asking what policies really mean for everyday food costs, industry, and national life.
The author argues that imperial preference could change how food is priced, who benefits, and how British and imperial producers respond. The text challenges common assumptions, critiques narrow theories, and emphasizes the need for public duty and moral reflection in political decision-making. It offers a historically grounded look at economic theory, policy debates, and the responsibilities of citizens.
- How tariffs and preferences might shift food prices and distribution within the empire
- Why a broader view of the British Empire matters in tariff discussions
- Arguments about the link between morality, public life, and policy choices
- Critical perspectives on economic theory and the role of competing interests
Ideal for readers of economic history, political economy, and public policy who want a cautious, well-argued examination of tariff reform and empire.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Lectures (Classic Reprint): First Series: First Series...
Seller Image
Lectures: First Series (Classic Reprint)
Print on DemandSeller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book challenges conventional wisdom on international trade, advocating for a return to a system that promotes national economic development. The author argues that the prevailing system of free imports has stifled domestic industry, weakened sea power, and undermined national sovereignty. The author contends that a well-adjusted tariff would stimulate manufacturing production, leading to increased exports of raw materials from other parts of the Empire. This, in turn, would strengthen trade ties and promote political union within the Empire. The author presents a historical analysis of trade policy, arguing that the so-called "mercantile system" of the past was actually sound political economy that led to national prosperity and dominance. The author concludes by emphasizing the need for a positive economic policy that prioritizes the development of national power 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. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330498866_0
Buy New
£ 17.31
Free Shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
Lectures First Series Classic Reprint
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330498866
Stock Image
Lectures First Series Classic Reprint
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330498866
Buy New
£ 24.02
£ 5.02 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 15 available
Stock Image
Lectures : First Series (Classic Reprint)
Seller: Buchpark, Trebbin, Germany
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 342 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. Seller Inventory # 25838467/1