The Trade Relations of the British Empire

A detailed analysis of internal and external trade in the British Empire and its constituent colonies, first published in 1903.

John William Root (Author)

9781108024044, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 16 December 2010

450 pages
21.6 x 14 x 2.5 cm, 0.57 kg

The growth of an 'imperial' outlook in colonial policy at the end of the nineteenth century led to calls for greater imperial integration, which prompted studies and scholarly works on the economic relations between Britain and its imperial possessions. This volume, first published in 1903 and written by the economist John William Root, explores both the internal and external trade relations in the British Empire and its constituent colonies. Focusing on the practical aspects of international trade, Root discusses the customs policies and tariffs, main imports and exports and external influences on trade of the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia, the West Indies and Canada. Organised by geographical region, the book also discusses fiscal warfare and the effect of preferential trade tariffs, using Canada as an example. This volume provides a detailed analysis of the system of trade regulations and their impact on imperial trade in the early twentieth century.

1. The basis of customs union
2. The working of the Canadian preferential tariff
3. The foreign commerce of Australia and New Zealand
4. South Africa before and after the war
5. The foreign trade of India
6. Crown colonies
7. Miscellaneous possessions and protectorates
8. The colonial trade of the United Kingdom
9. The foreign trade of the United Kingdom
10. General conclusions
Statistical appendix
Index.

Subject Areas: Economic history [KCZ]