ISBN: 9781527929968 - the two tariffs compared and both found wanting in the element of protection for american labor: with an appendix (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive examination of the two tariffs of 1842 and 1846 and their impact on the American people. The author, an expert in economic history, provides a detailed analysis of the political and economic factors that shaped these tariffs, as well as their consequences for different segments of society. The book begins by situating the tariffs within the broader context of American economic history. The author explains that the tariffs were part of a long-standing debate over the role of government in the economy, and that they were heavily influenced by the competing interests of different social groups. The author then provides a close reading of the two tariffs, highlighting their key provisions and their intended effects. The author shows that the Tariff of 1842 was designed to protect American manufacturers from foreign competition, while the Tariff of 1846 was designed to promote free trade. The book goes on to examine the consequences of the two tariffs. The author finds that the Tariff of 1842 was successful in protecting American manufacturers, but that it also led to higher prices for consumers. The Tariff of 1846, on the other hand, led to lower prices for consumers, but it also caused a decline in American manufacturing. The book concludes by discussing the significance of the two tariffs for American economic history. The author argues that the tariffs were a major turning point in the development of the American economy, and that they helped to shape the country's economic policies for decades to come. 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. …