Tariffs, Trade, and the Shaping of East Asian Economies in the Late Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Centuries

Tariffs, Trade and the Shaping of East Asian Economies in the Late Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Centuries traces the use of tariffs in East Asian history and, through case studies, illustrates that East Asia's challenging trade environment in the twenty-first century is not a new phenomenon. The editors and contributors explore the history of trade restrictions, regulations, and the connection between fiscal policy, the building of nation states, and the reinforcement of economic imperialism by colonial powers. They examine the responsiveness of local governments and merchant communities impacted by such restrictions and regulations.