Mercantilism and East India Trade

Published in 1963: The object of this monograph is to trace the beginnings of Protectionism in England. Towards the last quarter of the seventeenth century, the Mercantile system became increasingly protectionist in aim, and this is disclosed by the numerous controversies that raged in the sphere of foreign trade at the time.

Table des matières

1. Mercantilism in the Seventeenth Century 2. The Consumption of Indian Textiles in England 3. The Discontent of English Industries 4. Protection versus Free Trade 5. The Prohibition of Indian Textile Imports 6. The Fortunes of the Calico Trade (1700-1719) 7. How Protectionism Finally Triumphed

A propos de l'auteur

P. J. Thomas, Parekunnel was the first economic advisor of independent India. He was a Member of the Madras Legislative Council and later Member of the upper house (Rajya Sabha) of the Indian Parliament.

Résumé

Published in 1963: The object of this monograph is to trace the beginnings of Protectionism in England. Towards the last quarter of the seventeenth century, the Mercantile system became increasingly protectionist in aim, and this is disclosed by the numerous controversies that raged in the sphere of foreign trade at the time.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: P J Thomas, P. J. Thomas, P.j. Thomas, Thomas P.J.
• Edition: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre de poche
• Sortie: 31.10.2020
• EAN: 9780367199326
• ISBN: 978-0-367-19932-6
• Pages: 176
• Thème: Routledge Revivals
• Catégories: Sciences humaines, art, musique > Histoire; Sciences sociales, droit, économie > Economie > Economie internationale; History, European History, HISTORY / Europe / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economic History, Economic history